The last thing you want to see on your drive home is flashing lights behind you. As you pull over, you hope that the officer has something else to attend to, but instead, they pull in behind your vehicle. As the conversation moves forward, you know the officer is...
Distracted driving is one of the most common contributors to car crashes that take place across New Jersey and the nation. Research shows that New Jersey is among the worst states in the United States when it comes to motorists driving while distracted. A 2021 study...
You probably know that you have the right to remain silent when confronted by officers, but you may not understand how far the right extends. Officers can say and do almost anything they want to try to get you to talk, so you must be on top of things. The ACLU...
A Rutgers study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) concluded that minorities stand a greater risk of death from police action than their white counterparts. The research found that police were 2.5 times more likely to kill young...
Looking for a new place to rent in New Jersey may fill you with uncertainty and stress. Finding out that a landlord has denied your application because of your race may only exacerbate the frustration you feel. Knowing what housing discrimination looks like can help...
When authorities in New Jersey charge you with a drug offense, you may face serious penalties, should that charge wind up leading to a conviction. However, if you and the details of your drug offense meet certain eligibility requirements, you may be able to reduce the...
In car crashes, some injuries have a higher rate of occurrence than others. This includes injuries to the back, neck and head. Head injuries often come along with the possibility of brain damage due to concussion, bleeding or swelling in the brain. It is important to...
When it comes to a charge of drinking and driving in New Jersey, possible jail time, community service and fines are only part of what you could face. You could also lose your driver's license for months (or years) if convicted. The suspension is automatic, even for a...
Many people recognize that phones and other electronic devices cause many drivers to become distracted, but you need to understand the other ways in which drivers become distracted behind the wheel. Every year, these accidents cause many victims to suffer devastating...
The Constitution provides fundamental rights to shield you from overactive police activities. One of the most widely cited examples is the protection against illegal search and seizure. Understanding what makes a search by police illegal may help you assert your...
