Many clients that I interact with on a daily basis, especially in the restraining order (TRO/FRO) setting, often ask the above question. I generally tell clients that the better question to ask is if you can be convicted of a technical violation of the law. Generally,...

If you have ever watched a crime drama or a police procedural show, chances are you have heard the phrase "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford...

The criminal justice system is a complex and multi-faceted entity designed to uphold the rule of law, protect individual rights, and ensure public safety. Understanding the various stages and components of the criminal justice process is crucial for not only legal...

New Jersey courts have held that guilty pleas in criminal proceedings are evidential in related civil matters as an exception to the rule against hearsay. Specifically, as a statement made by a party-opponent under under N.J.R.E. 803(b)(1).  However, “[f]or good...

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...