Your stress level undoubtedly ratchets up immediately if you’re a New Jersey motorist suddenly startled by flashing red lights in your rear-view mirror. That is a jarring and tension-laden experience, isn’t it? You might reasonably not know what to do other than to...
Criminal Defense
What happens when you get a DWI in New Jersey?
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in New Jersey, but do you know exactly what could happen to you should you face charges for this crime? A first-time offender may feel overwhelmed with the potential penalties that result from a DWI, and repeat offenders...
What are 360 dash cams?
The popular saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words” is even more true when it comes to having a video. When a jury recently convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of killing George Floyd in a 2020 arrest, most legal experts and media...
How should I talk about a parent’s arrest with my children?
An arrest is a stressful situation for adults, but for kids, it can be confusing and upsetting. It can make them fearful and even angry. As a parent, you have to help your children understand the situation and process their emotions. Strategies for Youth explains how...
When can police search a vehicle?
New Jersey drivers should know where they stand when it comes to police interaction. They should know what protections the law offers them. They should have easy access to information about what to do in situations involving police. There is one situation that can...
What do you know about the Fair Housing Act?
You recently applied to rent a vacant apartment in a New Jersey complex. You felt you had a great chance of becoming a new tenant in the building, but that changed after you met the landlord face to face. Were you a victim of racial discrimination? The American Bar...
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...
How criminal cops avoid jail
Police officers in New Jersey occupy a position of power and privilege, and this often leads to an abuse of their authority. This is especially clear when it comes to criminal cops: cops who are officially charged with misconduct on the job. Part of the problem is...
Using New Jersey’s LAD to defend against discrimination
LAD stands for Law Against Discrimination and it is New Jersey's comprehensive statute regarding discrimination from many angles in a variety of spheres. While the statute allows people to express themselves by preventing certain businesses and employment from...