How Do Police Know if You are Driving Drunk?
September 12, 2019
As most New Jersey residents are aware, the state has set a general blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit—applicable to adult, non-commercial drivers—of .08 for driving after drinking alcohol. This applies to anyone found driving drunk, including first offenses, and those with two, three, or more offenses. Drivers under the legal drinking age of 21 can face a DWI conviction if they are caught driving with any measurable BAC, even as low as .01, and commercial drivers can be charged with ... Read More»
Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court Explained
September 5, 2019
Have to go to Central Judicial Processing, What is It?
Central Judicial Processing (CJP court) occurs when anyone in the State of New Jersey has been charged with an indictable offense. CJP court is your first appearance in court after you have been charged with an offense that is essentially the equivalent of a felony in another state. It is important to have an attorney present for this critical step in your case, as it could direct the course of action taken against you by the ... Read More»
How You Can Face Two Charges for Drugs in a Car
August 29, 2019
Why Was I charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and CDS in a Motor Vehicle? Isn’t It the Same Thing in NJ?
New Jersey law prohibits possessing controlled dangerous substances like marijuana, heroin, MDMA, cocaine, and prescription drugs for which you do not have a valid prescription. In fact, most people know that if police catch you with a controlled dangerous substance, you can be charged with possession of a CDS and convicted of an associated drug offense. ... Read More»
Union County Gun, Chemical, Explosives Arrest and Charges
August 15, 2019
Clark NJ Weapons Defense Lawyers
If you have been charged with having illegal handguns or other weapons in Clark or another town in Union County, NJ, it is vital to understand the criminal charges that you are facing and the potential consequences that may be forthcoming if you don’t have skilled legal counsel. Not only could you face serious weapons charges for the items themselves, but there are a host of related offenses that you may be charged with as well, one of which is called ... Read More»