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Drunk Driving (DWI)

DUI Checkpoint Charges in New Jersey

Arrested and Charged at a DWI Checkpoint in Morristown? Last year, 129 people died in car accidents due to drunk driving in New Jersey. In fact, New Jersey claims 5.59% of the nation’s death tally from car crashes. As such, New Jersey’s law enforcement has ramped up driving safety campaigns, especially around the holidays, to […]

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Theft Offenses

Shoplifting Charged as Robbery in NJ

Defense Lawyers for Felony Robbery Charges from New Jersey Shoplifting Incidents In many instances, a lesser crime like simple assault or petty theft, can escalate into a major crime with serious penalties when the unexpected occurs. For example, you angrily push someone out of the way, causing the person to fall and hit their head […]

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Theft Offenses

Rockaway Mall Shoplifting Charges

Charged with Shoplifting at Rockaway Mall NJ At the intersection of Route 80 and Mt. Hope is the popular shopping destination for Rockaway Township and neighboring towns and cities throughout Morris County and New Jersey, known as Rockaway Townsquare. With an array of eateries, department stores, and boutique shops, including its wide range of retailers, […]

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Criminal Case Issues

Handling a Traffic Stop in New Jersey

If you’re pulled over by the police in New Jersey, you should know what to do and how to handle this situation. Many people are confused about what officers can and can’t do during a traffic stop, and this can lead the driver to make mistakes that could have been prevented, like agreeing to a […]

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Criminal Case Issues

Violation of Probation in Morris County NJ

Probation enables criminal defendants in Morris County and throughout New Jersey to avoid jail time, but only when certain conditions are met. If an offender is accused of violating these conditions, this prompts yet another legal problem: a Violation of Probation (VOP) hearing, the potential of being terminated from probation, and it can even lead […]

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Drunk Driving (DWI)

Allowing a DWI Charges in New Jersey

New Jersey law makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration above .08 percent. Less well-known is the fact that the law on DUI also provides additional specifications that can lead to charges for an individual who is perceived to have “allowed” a DWI to occur. In this sense, the […]

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Domestic Violence

Harassment as Grounds for a Restraining Order in NJ

You have been accused of harassment by an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend, former spouse, or someone in your family and are now facing a restraining order. You are not alone. Perhaps you were served a temporary restraining order based on harassment allegations and you are wondering: can a person secure a final restraining order against you […]

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Drunk Driving (DWI)

Changes to NJ DWI Laws in 2019

DWI Lawyers Serving Clients in the Greater Morris County Area First time DWI offenders will now be impacted by New Jersey reforms that became active on December 1st, 2019. Previously, offenders charged with a first DWI/DUI offense in NJ faced consequences that included jail time, fines, and extensive driver’s license suspensions. The new DWI law, […]

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