DWI Checkpoints in Union County NJ
January 17, 2019
Top Things to Know about DUI Checkpoints in Union, New Jersey
When you are heading home from a night out, wedding, party, or dinner, and you had a few drinks, the last thing you want to see are a line of orange caution cones and the flashing lights of multiple police cars signaling a DWI Checkpoint up ahead. If you ever find yourself in this situation, it is bound to be stressful and, therefore, it is wise to familiarize yourself about your constitutional rights at a DWI checkpoint before ... Read More»
Arrested for Shoplifting on Route 22
January 16, 2019
Route 22 in New Jersey boasts many popular stores, and where there are retail stores, there is shoplifting. That is not to downplay the significance of a shoplifting charge—if convicted, you may face time in prison and significant fines. A common source of shoplifting arrests and charges is Route 22 Retail Center, located between Route 22 and Morris Ave in Union, NJ, which features Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Petco. Other shopping centers and stores in the Route 22 area are located ... Read More»
How Long Will it Take Before Weed is Legal in New Jersey?
December 5, 2018
In a joint hearing last Monday, the New Jersey Senate budget committee and the Assembly appropriations committee voted to approve a bill that, if passed, will legalize marijuana for adult use and permit the growing and selling of the drug, subject to taxes and regulations. The entire process is far from completed, as the full Legislature must vote to pass the bill and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy must sign it into law.
If you have been arrested for weed and have questions about how ... Read More»
Charged with a Crime in Elizabeth, NJ
November 22, 2018
Elizabeth, the largest city in Union County, New Jersey, is home to approximately 125,000 people. Like any big city, Elizabeth has its share of crime, with some neighborhoods experiencing higher rates of crime than others. With a crime index of 10 out of 100 (100 being the safest), Elizabeth is only safer than 10% of other cities in the U.S. In general, the safest neighborhoods in Elizabeth are near Magie Avenue & Monmouth Road, S 5th Street & 3rd Avenue, E Jersey Street & 5th ... Read More»