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New Jersey Traffic Lawyer Reviews Police Poll Identifying the Most Common Reasons Drivers Are Pulled Over Most drivers have experienced getting pulled over by a police officer at one time or another.  Unless we were knowingly speeding, we are often confused and ask, “But officer, what did I do wrong?”   To help answer this question […]

New Jersey DUI Lawyer Fights to Minimize Devastating Penalties of DUI Offenses A momentary lapse in judgment such as a DUI offense can lead to penalties that jeopardize many of the things you have worked for in life. These include your reputation, career, and valuable privileges like driving a vehicle. Family and loved ones that […]

Will NJ Follow South Carolina’s Lead and Propose Bill to Increase Fines for Speeding in Construction Work Zones? Earlier this month, the important issue of highway construction safety was in the spotlight.  National Work Zone Awareness Week was recognized for the 15th consecutive year.  The goal of the program is to educate the American public […]

New Jersey Criminal Attorney Reviews New Jersey Theft Laws Under New Jersey criminal statute § 2C:20-3, theft is defined as the “unlawful taking” or “exercising of control” over another person’s property.  The type of offense and resulting penalty is often linked to the value of the stolen property. Theft crimes typically result in monetary fines […]

Traffic Lawyer in New Jersey Discusses Proposed NJ Law Regarding Headlight Warnings Under current law, New Jersey drivers can be charged with a traffic violation for advising another driver of police presence on roadways.   Specifically, if a driver flashes their headlights to signal another motorist of an upcoming speed trap they can be issued a […]

Criminal Law Attorney Warns That Playing the “Knockout Game” in New Jersey May Result in Mandatory Jail Time New Jersey legislators have drafted a new law addressing the increase in the number of sudden, unprovoked attacks in the Garden State. Sometimes referred to as the “Knockout Game”, this type of attack occurs when a pedestrian […]

New Jersey Criminal Lawyer Discusses the Use of Social Media in Criminal Investigations It has been reported that over 80% of 1,200 law enforcement officers surveyed report that they have used social media in criminal investigations. They advise that information posted on the popular social media sites Facebook, MySpace, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube or Snapchat can […]

The Dangers of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Boating is a favorite summertime activity that many people like to enjoy.  Although boating is an enjoyable recreational pastime, it may be surprising to know that alcohol is linked to more than 30% of all boating-related fatalities.   A boat operator with a blood alcohol concentration above .10% […]

New Jersey Traffic Lawyer Reports on Changes to NJ Texting and Driving Law An amendment to a NJ law that affects New Jersey drivers became effective July 1, 2014.  The state of New Jersey has amended a current traffic law to address the serious issue of texting and driving.   The modified legislation forbids the use […]

New NJ Law Proposed to Ban Quota for Traffic Citations New Jersey Republican Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon is preparing to introduce a bill which would ban arrest and ticket quotas for New Jersey police, according to a recent article in USA Today. The bill seeks to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using the volume of an […]