An officer may charge an individual with driving while intoxicated if he or she comes across someone sleeping in a parked vehicle. As reported by New Jersey 101.5 Radio's website, the law permits an officer to issue a DWI if it appears the sleeping individual had the...
What are the areas of negotiation for a plea bargain?
If you are going through the criminal justice system, it is highly likely that you will deal with a plea bargain at some point. In the vast majority of cases in the US system, prosecutors try to offer plea bargains. Whether or not it is a good idea to accept or reject...
What Constitutes Excessive Force?
Whether it's a traffic stop or a run-in on the street, a police stop is a stressful and emotionally heightened event. If you're unfamiliar with how to behave around the police, you may not immediately understand the commands placed on you or your rights during this...
Road rage: The dangers of aggressive driving
Staying calm while behind the wheel can be difficult at times for many drivers in New Jersey and across the nation. Road rage is not uncommon. More than 80% of American drivers admit that at some point within the past year, they have felt road rage, according to AAA....
