Criminal Law

Once you have a conviction for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence in New Jersey, auto insurers see you as more of a liability. This means that your current insurer may decide to charge you substantially more for coverage after a DUI or DWI. Also,...

As a long-haul truck driver, you spend hundreds of hours behind the wheel every single year.  In the middle of a tedious trip, you might want to climb into the back of your truck and open a bottle of beer, spirits or wine. Doing so, though, may put your commercial...

If you get stopped by law enforcement, you may feel scared and unsure of what to do. The choices you make will sometimes have a serious impact on the outcome of your stop. Knowing your right when stopped by law enforcement may help you avoid unnecessarily facing...

You might not be under the influence of alcohol or have gotten into an automobile accident, but it is still possible that the police might pull you over. The reason is due to the way you are driving. New Jersey has reckless driving laws that can not only result in...

If a driver is behaving in a way that is unsafe or does not follow the rules of the road, law enforcement can suspend the license to keep the individual from driving. The goal is to prevent the driver from becoming a danger to other people on the road, as well as to...

If you enjoy drinking alcohol away from home, you understand the importance of arranging a sober ride home. After all, driving while intoxicated is likely to land you in handcuffs. If your arrest becomes a conviction, of course, you also may experience some harsh...

Certain criminal convictions for some occupations can all but ruin a promising career. An ethics violation for a CPA makes that person less desirable for most companies, while an arson charge for a firefighter can limit opportunities in that field. People who drive...

If a law enforcement official pulls you over and determines that you are over the legal limit, you likely have many questions and concerns about how these charges could impact your life. DUI charges not only raise immediate concerns, but they can also lead to...