Public Order Crimes

• Assault

Can I Resist an Illegal Arrest in New Jersey?

Defense for Resisting Unlawful Arrest in NJ It is illegal in New Jersey to resist arrest. Someone is considered resisting if they “purposefully prevent or attempt to prevent a law enforcement officer from effecting an arrest.” One of the most common questions we are asked by people charged with resisting arrest in New Jersey is: […]

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• Assault

Charges You May Face from a Bar Fight in New Jersey

Morristown Bar Fight Defense Lawyers Bar fights happen all the time in Morris County and throughout New Jersey. Many don’t result in any run-ins with the law. However, in some situations, the other person involved may want to press charges, someone nearby calls the police, or some bystanders were harmed simply because they were in […]

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• Drunk Driving (DWI)

Why Drinking Alcohol can get you Arrested in NJ

When alcohol is not consumed responsibly, it can be very dangerous. You can drink too much and suffer from blood alcohol poisoning, and the danger involves more than just to yourself. Because alcohol impairs your physical abilities and clouds your judgment, it can trigger dangerous and irresponsible behavior. New Jersey has several laws to combat […]

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• Assault

Rockaway NJ Man Accused of Crashing Jeep into Dover Police Officer

Dover New Jersey police arrested a man accused of crashing his car into a Dover police officer. The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. According to Morris County prosecutors, Dover police received a call about several people sleeping in a car parked on East Clinton Street in Dover, NJ. A police officer was dispatched to the […]

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