Common Misunderstandings about DWI Laws in New Jersey
May 27, 2021
A DWI conviction in New Jersey results in a tremendous loss of time and money. Regardless of the risk, many drivers believe they are not intoxicated or not intoxicated enough to be dangerous on the road. Some may rationalize that they only had one or two drinks with dinner or spent enough time after their last drink to get on the road. Unfortunately, these and many more misunderstandings about drunk driving, the law, and penalties for a DWI surprise the unprepared when they are arrested and ... Read More»
DWI with a Child in the Car in New Jersey
May 14, 2021
A DWI is serious enough, and comes with such severe penalties, that you don’t want to have to worry about other consequences. But there are certain circumstances in which your DWI charge could carry enhanced penalties and lead to even more devastating outcomes, including criminal charges and the loss of custody of your children. That’s exactly what could happen if you are convicted of a DWI with a child in the car. New Jersey authorities have cracked down on DWI offenses with a minor out of ... Read More»
NJ Criminal Sentencing Phase
April 29, 2021
If you have been accused of a crime in New Jersey, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that your actions fit the elements of the crime for a conviction. Once convicted, a judge pronounces your sentence, whether it be incarceration, payment of fees, a combination of the two, or something else like probation. Sentencing those convicted of a crime or crimes is not a matter of a judge’s discretion alone, however. The judge has a legal range of possibilities in arriving at a ... Read More»
Need a Lawyer for Shoplifting Charges in Rahway NJ
February 4, 2021
Have you been arrested and charged with shoplifting in Rahway, New Jersey? If so, you need to be prepared for what comes next. Shoplifting is a common occurrence and one that police and prosecutors are accustomed to arresting and charging people for in the city of Rahway and throughout Union County and New Jersey. But just as law enforcement is familiar with these theft crimes, the attorneys at Proetta & Oliver are equally familiar with defending those accused. Here is some key ... Read More»