Being confronted by law enforcement can be an intimidating experience, and it often raises an immediate question: Do I legally have to hand over my ID just because a police officer asks for it? In New Jersey, the answer depends entirely on your legal status at the moment of the encounter. The rules change dramatically […]
Category: Defense Strategies
If a police officer denies your request to leave after refusing a car search, what should you do next to handle the situation effectively? Knowing your rights during a traffic stop is critical, but knowing how to execute them when law enforcement pushes back is even more important. You have the Constitutional right to refuse […]
Criminal Law Attorneys Explore Unlawful Searches and Seizures in NJ We live in a society that prizes privacy and independence. From the source of United States law come guarantees of liberty, life, happiness, and by implication, privacy. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects people from unwarranted intrusions by the state or government. It protects […]
Charged With Shoplifting, Can You Get It Dismissed? Yes, shoplifting charges can be dismissed or reduced. Knowing about possible defenses and having an experienced shoplifting defense attorney on your side can help you win you case – and avoid theft charges. Shoplifting may not seem like a serious crime, but it definitely carries serious penalties […]
If you’ve been charged with a crime in New Jersey, having a qualified criminal defense lawyer to negotiate a plea deal on your behalf may be your best chance to avoid the most severe penalties and stay out of jail. After all, there is always the very real possibility that you will be convicted at […]
Criminal law differs from civil law and popular television legal dramas in at least one critical way: there aren’t supposed to be any surprises in a criminal trial. Prosecutors have an obligation under federal law to turn over all exculpatory evidence in their possession to the defense, and, under several New Jersey state rules, prosecutors […]