What You Should Know at a New Jersey Traffic Stop
September 25, 2019
Virtually everyone wants to avoid being pulled over by the police, much less arrested at a traffic stop. Traffic stops are stressful, not only due to the fear of receiving an expensive traffic ticket and potentially being forced to appear in court, but also because you run the risk of an officer suspecting more than just a simple motor vehicle violation. In fact, facing criminal charges after a cop pulls you over for something like speeding, improper turn, or unsafe lane change is among 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»
Eluding Charges in Union County NJ
October 3, 2018
Facing Eluding Charges in Union County, NJ
You can be charged with eluding in Union County or anywhere else in New Jersey if you knowingly attempt to flee or elude a police officer in a motor vehicle. So, if you see flashing police lights behind you, pull over. Your problems will catch up to you and be amplified if you attempt to flee or elude police. Take this case as an example. On Monday, Union County Prosecutor Michael A. Monohan announced that two men who were convicted of second ... Read More»
Plainfield Police Search for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Suspects
June 13, 2018
When a car accident occurs in New Jersey, the driver or driver(s) are required to stop their vehicles and abide by New Jersey law or risk being charged with leaving the scene of an accident. When an automobile crash occurs and a person doesn't report it, police investigate and may ultimately make an arrest. For instance, Plainfield police recently issued a request for any information regarding a hit and run accident that occurred last week involving a collision between two vehicles. One of ... Read More»