Choosing the right criminal defense lawyer after being arrested or charged with a crime can profoundly affect your case’s outcome. But what qualities are present in the best criminal defense attorneys? Keep reading to learn how to know if you have a good attorney in New Jersey. What to Look for in a NJ Criminal […]
A criminal conviction can affect your life in many ways. New Jersey law imposes punishments like jail time and court fines for committing a crime, but you may face personal penalties for your actions. These are called collateral consequences and may make your life more challenging long after you complete your sentence. Penalties and Fines […]
Reviewed by William A. Proetta, Esq. · Updated November 2026 No. Driving without a license in New Jersey is not a crime. It is a motor vehicle offense under N.J.S.A. 39:3-10, and it is heard in municipal court. The penalty is a fine of up to $500 or up to 60 days in county jail. […]
Did you know you can be charged with DUI the morning after drinking? It takes a long time for the body to process alcohol. Without enough downtime, you can still be over the legal limit the next day. Every year we represent multiple clients who get DWI charges after being pulled over in the morning […]
No. In New Jersey, charges are not automatically dropped when a victim refuses to testify, because the State, not the victim, decides whether a criminal case goes forward. The victim is a witness, not a party, and the prosecutor can subpoena that witness to court. A victim who ignores a subpoena without an adequate excuse […]
Edison Theft Lawyers “Porch pirate” is a common term for a person who steals packages from doorways or porches before the homeowner can pick them up. Incidents of alleged stealing of packages while people aren’t home are not rare occurrences in New Jersey. In fact, as more New Jersey residents do their shopping through online […]
In New Jersey, entering a stranger’s car without permission by breaking in or opening a locked door to take something in the vehicle is burglary. Likewise, staying in the car to drink, smoke, or sleep is burglary. And the burglar does not have to make off with the stolen car items to be guilty of […]
Unsafe lane change is a common occurrence on New Jersey roadways, sometimes leading to accidents between vehicles or single car crashes where a driver accidentally hits something when crossing between lanes. Even if they do not get in an accident, they can still be in trouble. A police officer can stop a driver for changing lanes without […]
For DUI offenses, New Jersey law formerly prohibited a judge from reducing a sentence until 2008 when the law changed. In 2008, however, case law introduced the “step down” rule for DWI offenses. What Is the NJ 10-Year Step Down Rule? The rule’s effect is to lessen the severity of punishment when a ten-year interval […]
College students have a hard enough time when they are at school trying to study and navigate living on their own for the first time, so it’s to be expected that they will want to relax and “let loose” when they return home for winter break. But sometimes things can go terribly wrong, and the […]