Category Archives: Criminal Law

Types of DUI Charges

DUI charges are not one-size-fits-all, and they are not limited to driving a car while under the influence of alcohol. There are a host of factors that can affect the outcome of your DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) case, including criminal convictions from the past and other circumstantial variables. Commercial … Continue reading Types of DUI Charges →

The Potential Consequences of a New Jersey Criminal Conviction

If you have been accused of a crime, your first priority probably minimizing the immediate consequences you are facing. Even relatively minor crimes can result in significant penalties, including substantial fines and jail time. Fortunately, the maximum penalties are rarely imposed for first-time offenders, and the vast majority of cases are settled through a plea … Continue reading The Potential Consequences of a New Jersey Criminal Conviction →

Types of Courts

What Court Handles What? There are so many different types of courts in the United States legal system; it is one of the factors that makes our country so unique and successful.  Different systems are used to differentiate between types of legal matters, and the areas in which they are applicable. If you’ve been charged … Continue reading Types of Courts →

Facts about Retail Fraud

Beating the System or Breaking the Law? Retail fraud is a relatively new area of law, in which customers go a step beyond ‘extreme couponing’ to get a deal on their purchases that was far from what the business originally intended their savings-giving promotions to entail. So before you take that extra step towards getting … Continue reading Facts about Retail Fraud →

What to Know If Your Child Gets Arrested

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, but an all too common reality for many New Jersey residents: your child gets arrested, charged with criminal activity, and you don’t know how to help. There are limited options for a parent to take after such an event, but it is important for you to know what happens after the … Continue reading What to Know If Your Child Gets Arrested →