The state may charge a person who causes the death of another person while driving a vehicle recklessly with vehicular manslaughter. This charge can result from accidents that do and do not involve alcohol. Causing the death of a person while driving under the...
When struggling with drug use, people sometimes have run-ins with law enforcement that result in them facing criminal charges. For example, they may get charged with possession, theft or other such offenses. A conviction of even misdemeanor charges may mean facing...
During police questioning, officers may mention they have video evidence of a crime. While this information might be accurate, it does not necessarily prove that you are guilty of the crime they are discussing with you. Understanding the pitfalls of video evidence in...
You need to keep an eye out for various hazards when you walk near traffic, especially since the chances of suffering an injury when an accident occurs become especially high as a pedestrian. Whether you walk to work every day, get exercise by jogging alongside the...
If you have recently received a traffic violation, you may not know what your best options are for going forward. In this case, you are not alone. After receiving a traffic ticket, many people do not know whether it is worth fighting or better to just pay. The answer...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives you protection from an illegal search and seizure of your property. Federal courts have designated some areas as zones of privacy to establish your rights, such as the inside of your home. You may wonder if your...
Juveniles receive different treatment within the criminal justice system. In general, the law sees these young offenders as needing rehabilitation rather than punishment, which is the default in the adult system. Because the needs of juvenile offenders are different...
Keeping New Jersey’s roads free from impaired drivers starts with all of us. Not only does getting a DUI charge mean a lot of headache and expense, it is also very dangerous for everybody. It is always good to have a plan in place to prevent drunk driving. Sometimes,...
New Jersey is a no-fault car insurance state. The state’s auto insurance rules require every motorist to carry personal injury protection. This coverage pays for medical expenses for the driver and passengers after a traffic collision, regardless of who is at fault....
New Jersey takes a harsh stance against persons who act carelessly, recklessly or against the law in a school zone. If an officer stops you in a school zone and suspects you are intoxicated, you face hefty charges and penalties. The penalties associated with driving...
