Will I Go To Jail for My First DUI in New Jersey?
March 26, 2024
It is relatively easy to get a first-offense DUI charge if you drive after drinking in New Jersey. For many adults, a general rule of thumb is four drinks over the course of an hour will register as a 0.08% blood-alcohol content (BAC), the legal threshold for a DUI or...
Can A Victim Of Sexual Assault Drop the Charge?
March 26, 2024
In New Jersey, the crime of sexual assault, or rape, requires an act of sexual penetration with another person, under circumstances to make the act illegal, such as acting without the victim’s permission or with the use of physical force or coercion. It is also sexual assault if the victim...
Signs You’re a Target of a Federal Criminal Investigation
March 26, 2024
If you are about to be indicted or arrested on federal criminal charges, you need a criminal defense attorney who understands the special challenges that federal criminal charges present and how to proceed. Federal violations often carry more severe penalties than state and local crimes. Federal pr
What Is Sexual Battery in New Jersey?
March 12, 2024
In New Jersey, sexual assault is the legal term for the crime of rape. Sexual battery is essentially the same crime. A charge of sexual assault or sexual battery may become aggravated sexual assault or battery in certain circumstances, such as with the use of a weapon or if the...
How To Get a Reckless Driving Ticket Dismissed in New Jersey?
January 25, 2024
A reckless driving charge is a serious traffic offense that can cost you 5 points on your New Jersey driver’s license, up to 60 days in jail, and a fine of $50 to more than $200. Six or more points on your MVC driving record within three years will cost...