Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer and the vacation travel season. It can also mark the beginning of drunk driving season as people celebrate holidays and being away from work responsibilities. In New Jersey, a person is guilty of drunk driving if they operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration […]
Defendants who are falsely accused of crimes should take immediate steps to protect their rights. Criminal convictions carry serious penalties, including jail time and steep fines. With the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, defendants facing false accusations may be able to have the charges dropped or their sentence reduced. In addition to hiring […]
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention month, also known as 3D Prevention Month. Why now? Because the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the deadliest on U.S. roadways. There is no better time to remind people to not get behind the wheel if they have used alcohol or drugs. […]
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, over 200,000 juveniles are prosecuted for crimes ranging from shoplifting and vandalism to assault, sexual offenses, and other violent crimes. However, because these individuals are still children who may not fully understand the laws and consequences of their actions, they are usually treated differently than adults by the […]
It is illegal in the U.S. to drive under the influence (DUI) of any potentially impairing drug, which includes legal prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines, as well as alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and methamphetamines. Motorists can be charged with DUI of prescription drugs. However, motorists may be able to have charges reduced or eliminated entirely with […]
