Posted by Scott Gorman - April 15, 2017
Drunk driving charges are always serious—your ability to drive is at stake. If you are charged with drunk driving, how your case is resolved is likely to impact whether you will be ordered to have an ignition interlock device (IID) … Continued
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Posting Bail
Posted by Scott Gorman - April 8, 2017
If you have been charged with a crime in New Jersey, you’ll probably have to wait for a significant period of time between being charged and going to trial. Depending on the nature of your crime, you could be held … Continued
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Keeping Drones Under Control
Posted by Scott Gorman - March 9, 2017
Last Christmas, drones were a popular gift option and many news outlets carried stories of people learning how to use the devices to their full advantage. Although drones are still relatively new in terms of public use, the statistics from … Continued
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Updates to Expungement Laws
Posted by Scott Gorman - March 4, 2017
If you’ve been convicted of a crime in New Jersey, your record may linger long after you have served your time and paid your fines, making it harder for you to find work and form personal relationships. Although convicted criminals … Continued
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DUI Arrest and Trial Procedures in New Jersey
Posted by Scott Gorman - January 29, 2017
If you have been charged with drinking and driving, or driving under the influence of drugs or other illegal substances, you may not necessarily go to trial. Your case is determined under New Jersey’s DWI/DUI laws, and these procedures are … Continued
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Concealed Carry Permits at a Traffic Stop
Posted by Scott Gorman - January 22, 2017
Each state has its own set of laws and standards when it comes to allowing residents to carry weapons, especially personal firearms. In most states, a concealed carry permit is required to have your firearm hidden on your person, meaning … Continued
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Manufacturing Illegal Drugs
Posted by Scott Gorman - December 30, 2016
Even if you have no intention of using drugs or illegal substances, simply having them on your person can be cause for your arrest and criminal charges. “Holding it for a friend” is not considered a viable excuse in a … Continued
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I Swear!
Posted by Scott Gorman - December 21, 2016
When you lose your temper, it can be hard to control what comes out of your mouth—and that’s fairly universal for people across the globe. Anger makes us say and do things we would normally consider taboo, like raising your … Continued
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Roadblocking the Rights of Drivers
Posted by Scott Gorman - November 30, 2016
On just about every holiday weekend, including this upcoming Halloween, New Jersey’s police officers line the streets with roadblocks and checkpoints that are designed to catch drunk drivers and keep them off the main streets. Roadblocks are also popular tactics … Continued
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Teen Drinking in New Jersey
Posted by Scott Gorman - November 27, 2016
Providing Alcohol to Minors If you are 21 or older, you’re allowed to drink (in moderation) without suffering criminal penalties or repercussions. However, it is still illegal for you to provide alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 … Continued
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