Posted by Scott Gorman - December 30, 2022
Driving in the dark is dangerous as it is, especially in areas where there are no streetlights and few other drivers on the road. It can be hard to see what’s ahead of you or around you, and in these … Continued
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How Many DUIs is Too Many in Essex County, and What Are the Consequences?
Posted by Scott Gorman - December 16, 2022
In Essex County, getting a DUI can negatively impact all aspects of your life. But getting a second (or subsequent) DUI can be even worse. New Jersey law imposes enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, and having two convictions on your … Continued
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Does a DUI Ever Go Away in New Jersey?
Posted by Scott Gorman - November 30, 2022
If you got a DUI in New Jersey, you are not alone. Each year, the police make thousands of DUI arrests—including more than 1,000 arrests during the annual winter “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. You are also not … Continued
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What is the Max Amount of DUI Charges You Can Get in Morristown?
Posted by Scott Gorman - November 16, 2022
When you get convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey, one of the many consequences of your conviction is that you will face enhanced penalties if you get arrested again. New Jersey law imposes enhanced penalties for … Continued
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What Are the Three Phases of the Domestic Violence Cycle?
Posted by Scott Gorman - October 31, 2022
In New Jersey, facing allegations of domestic violence can have serious consequences. Domestic violence charges carry enhanced penalties (compared to similar crimes committed in other circumstances), and a judge can impose a temporary restraining order in the alleged perpetrator’s absence. … Continued
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Uncommon Types of Vehicles You Can Get a DUI for Driving Drunk in New Jersey
Posted by Scott Gorman - October 17, 2022
When you imagine someone getting pulled over for drunk driving, what do you see? Most likely, you see someone sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, SUV or pickup truck on the side of the road. But, while these … Continued
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Report: Police Are Cracking Down on Non-Fatal Gun Violence in New Jersey
Posted by Scott Gorman - September 30, 2022
Police in Morristown and other cities across New Jersey are cracking down on non-fatal gun violence. This is according to a report from New Jersey 101.5, which notes that for years the vast majority of these crimes have gone unreported. … Continued
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Car Theft Can Lead To Multiple Criminal Charges in Morristown, NJ
Posted by Scott Gorman - September 16, 2022
As we recently discussed, the police are cracking down on car theft in Morristown and the surrounding areas. In that article, we discussed the risks of facing prosecution under New Jersey’s theft statute, which include up to a $15,000 fine … Continued
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Police Target Rise in Car Thefts and Home Invasions in Morristown
Posted by Scott Gorman - August 31, 2022
According to a recent news article, police in Morris County are warning residents of Morristown and the surrounding areas to be wary of a rise in car thefts and home invasions. Individuals accused of committing these crimes can expect to … Continued
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What Are the Most Common Criminal Charges in Morristown?
Posted by Scott Gorman - August 19, 2022
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Morristown, you are not alone. According to recent city data from CrimeGrade.org, “[a] crime occurs every 11 hours 50 minutes (on average) in Morristown.” Arrests in the city’s northern neighborhoods are particularly … Continued
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