There are certain types of consumer fraud cases that are fairly well-known to the general public, such as identity theft. However, familiarizing yourself with all kinds of consumer fraud is the best way to protect yourself from this type of crime. It’s easy to assume that the people most at risk of consumer fraud are [...]

If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, now is not the time to sit back and relax. A DUI conviction is a serious offense and can leave you facing heavy penalties. A DUI attorney can help you get the best results possible from your case and may be able to lessen your offenses. [...]

Perjury is not a word you hear everyday, but that doesn’t mean it’s a crime without serious consequences. Perjury is hard to catch but it’s an offense that New Jersey state laws do not take lightly. It’s a serious crime, and if you are charged with perjury, you will need a competent and experienced defense [...]

The proverbial expression is of English origin, referring to a donkey rather than part of the human anatomy. Donkeys have a reputation for obstinacy and stupidity that has also given us the adjective “asinine”. In saying the law is an “ass,” it is essentially saying the law can be idiotic or nonsensical. In many respects, [...]

With great fanfare, the New Jersey Attorney General held a press conference wherein he said the State had authorized the expenditure of $2.5 for the purchase of body cameras for 176 police departments.  He said it would more than double the number of departments using the technology.  Let the problems begin. On July 28, 2015, [...]

Image - Morguefile We often hear the term “assault and battery,” but not many know the difference between the two. Assault and battery are similar, but there are a few differences in their legal definitions and they are considered separate charges. You can be guilty of assault without even physically striking another person. This makes [...]

On Friday, December 11, 2015, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear three cases, Birchfield v. North Dakota, Bernard v. Minnesota and Beylund v. North Dakota to determine whether blood or breath testing can be done without a warrant and, if there is no warrant, can an individual be charged with a crime for [...]

Image - Morguefile The term “white-collar crime” may not be part of your everyday vocabulary, but as a citizen of this country, it’s important to understand this type of crime. White-collar crime refers to nonviolent crimes committed by business or government professionals who are usually usually motivated by some sort of financial gain. In layman’s [...]

Photo: Paul Sullivan Drug crimes in New Jersey can lead to years of prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. The cost for getting caught for drug possession, cultivation or distribution can be anywhere from $1,000 to $300,000, depending on your circumstances. Getting caught is expensive, so you will need the right kind of [...]