Sometimes a simple argument can escalate much quicker than you anticipated. If heated enough, it may turn into a physical altercation. These “bar fight” types of altercations may start with words, but sometimes end in a fist fight. If involved, and found to be throwing punches in the altercation, you could end up facing charges for simple assault. But in…

With all the technological advances around today, there are many things that are now available at the touch of a button. For those familiar with smartphones, there is virtually an app for anything. All it takes is a simple search and download and you could be doing something from your phone you might have once thought required much more. For…

What used to be routine traffic stops have now evolved into traffic stops of national attention. Between dash cams, cell phones, police body cameras and other recording devices, every traffic stop comes with an added sense of caution. As a motorist in New Jersey, it is important to know what a police officer can and cannot do during a traffic…

The U.S. Constitution and the New Jersey state constitution protect an accused person’s right to legal counsel at a number of steps in the criminal investigation and trial process, from interrogations by police officers to the trial itself. In order to ensure that people have access to the help of a lawyer even when they have no money or other…

Learn More About Open Container Laws in New Jersey Alcohol related charges are serious and can often carry high penalties. These laws are put in place to ensure the safety of others, as alcohol can lead to a variety of dangerous situations. But open container laws have often been a source of confusion, leading many to the wrong side of…