The above is a typical question often time posted by a criminal defendant and/or their family members after pretrial release is denied by the judge. My answer to this question is “maybe” … and I will explain why.  Court Rule 3A was adopted and became effective...

First, police officers must have a legitimate reason to stop and/or detain an individual. Reasonable suspicion that justifies a brief, investigatory stop, only exists if the person being stopped is engaged in, or is about to engage, in criminal activity. State v....

Once a client hires the law firm in a matter wherein police targeted their vehicle with a radar device, our first step is to file a so called lawyer’s notice of appearance. Simultaneal, we further make a written demand for discovery in speeding cases pursuant to State...

New Jersey bail reform proponents are still celebrating and will tell you that the State’s bail reform law, which took effect in January of 2017, has been a wonderful success. Proponents will also argue that the State’s pretrial services program is a successful &...

In December 2019, the State of New Jersey adopted radical changes to its Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws.  These changes have a far-reaching affect on anyone charged with these offenses in the State of New Jersey. Prior...

Over the years, in representing hundreds of clients who have been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenses, the same questions are frequently asked. While this is a list of common questions, this firm has been asked,...

A common question I get from clients or potential clients is “have I been wrongfully terminated?” In New Jersey as in most other jurisdictions, your employment is “at will” unless your employment contract specifies otherwise. This means that you can be terminated for...

Being involved in a car accident is a scary experience. Your health and well-being should be your number one priority. You should always call 9-1-1 to report the accident and request medical attention, if needed. It is never a good idea to just exchange information...

For harassment in the workplace to be legally actionable, it must constitute a hostile work environment. Not all harassment creates a hostile work environment. A work environment becomes hostile when the inappropriate conduct of your supervisor or co-worker is “so...