Year: 2018
Facing Charges After a House Party in New Jersey? The last thing you want or expect when hosting a house party is to have a neighbor call the police to complain or end up with a criminal charge against you. Whether you are hosting your own party or opening your home for your another person’s […]
In New Jersey, if you are charged with a drug crime for intent to distribute, you are facing charges for an indictable offense, which has significant penalties if you are found guilty. Depending on the CDS (controlled dangerous substance) involved in your case, the consequences vary. For instance, a charge for intent to distribute marijuana is graded differently than […]
A restraining order can be an effective tool to protect yourself from domestic violence in New Jersey. Contrary to what many people believe, you cannot get a restraining order in every circumstance where you fear for your safety. Under New Jersey law, you can only file a restraining order if you qualify as a victim […]
At William Proetta Criminal Law we handle a lot of DWI charges in Middlesex County, New Jersey and throughout the state every year. Surprisingly we are able to resolve a large portion of these as dismissals or downgrades without the necessity of a trial. However, occasionally litigation is unavoidable and we don’t hesitate to bring a […]
Arrested for DWI at a Sobriety Checkpoint in Ocean County? Most people know that driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in New Jersey. If you operate a motor vehicle and your blood alcohol content (BAC) is at or above the legal limit, you are at risk of being arrested and charged with DUI. There are […]
If you have recently been charged with an indictable offense (a first, second, third, or fourth degree crime) in New Jersey, you will soon have a pre-indictment conference, where your lawyer and the prosecutor will have an opportunity to meet and discuss your case. It is important to note that a pre-indictment conference in Hudson County is […]
Traditionally, after an arrest, an individual would expect the right to a phone call and await news on whether they could be released on bail and how much bail would be. However, while the idea of bail is to secure an individual’s future presence in court, it can have the unintended consequence of favoring those […]
New Jersey takes driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs very seriously—so much so that it even imposes criminal liability on others who allow a person to drive while intoxicated under certain circumstances. If this comes as a surprise to you or if you were recently charged with allowing another person to drive while intoxicated, continue reading […]
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you have a right against unreasonable search and seizure. Many people are aware that this right applies to their home and even their vehicle—with certain exceptions—but may wonder whether it applies to a search of their hotel room. The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure applies […]
In New Jersey, the ability to get a prior arrest, charge, or conviction expunged from your criminal records gives you the chance to really start a new life, so your past does not continue to cast a dark cloud over the person you have become. On October 1, 2018, a new expungement law will become effective […]