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Is marijuana legal in Jersey City? This question has been asked numerous times since Jersey City recently implemented a new policy intended to decriminalize marijuana in the city. Soon after the new policy was announced, the New Jersey Attorney General fired back, saying the move was beyond the jurisdiction of city leaders. On July 18th, Jersey City Mayor […]
If you have heard that New Jersey officials have been changing their approach toward marijuana and possibly moving to decriminalize possession of the substance, you might be wondering what this means for your rights or your pending case. Here’s what you need to know about New Jersey’s new policies on marijuana possession. For additional information and a […]
Marijuana is becoming more accepted in many areas of society, including college football. Players for Rutgers University’s football team are subject to a marijuana policy that has become a bit more relaxed in recent years, reflecting an overall shift toward marijuana leniency. Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, is not the only NCAA member school that has scaled […]
Joyriding Lawyers in Edison NJ The offense of joyriding in New Jersey can cost you both your financial and personal freedom. This is because the offense, also referred to as Unlawful Taking Means of Conveyance under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11, is more often than not filed as an indictable crime. Such crimes open you up to a […]
Charged at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk or Beach Bar? At the Jersey Shore, Jenkinsons’s Boardwalk and Jenk’s Beach Bar are iconic spots to have a good time in the summer. Offering live music, cold drinks, and of course sand and sun, Jenkinson’s Beach Bar is located at 300 Ocean Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. The Beach Bar is situated on […]
If You’re Facing Charges for a Gun Crime in Jersey City, NJ, Contact Experienced Gun Defense Lawyer William a. Proetta at (201) 793-8018 for Immediate Assistance. Although gun violence in Jersey City, NJ has declined by 27 percent since this same time last year, a recent increase of shootings in Jersey City has caused concern and led […]
Old Bridge NJ Driving While Revoked Attorney A ticket for driving while suspended has the possibility of getting very nasty with up to a 6 month loss of license, mandatory jail time for subsequent offenses and surcharges that can last for years. This is why many defendants opt to hire a driving while suspended lawyer to handle […]
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 […]
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 […]