Posted by Scott Gorman - November 13, 2016
Along with “We the People” and “Four score and seven years ago,” “You have the right to remain silent” is one of the most widely-recognized phrases in our country. Thanks to criminal shows like CSI and Law and Order SVU, … Continued
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Pretrial Intervention
Posted by Scott Gorman - April 3, 2016
Drug crimes are tough to handle because many of those who are accused of committing crimes by using illegal substances are in the throes of an addiction for which they desperately need treatment. In such cases, there is a need … Continued
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Stop and Frisks
Posted by Scott Gorman - April 1, 2016
Although the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures, police officers and law enforcement officials may briefly stop and question a person if they possess reasonable suspicion that the person has engaged in criminal … Continued
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New Jersey Courtrooms
Posted by Scott Gorman - March 13, 2016
The New Jersey court system has a variety of different venues, each of which handles specific crimes and less serious matters such as disorderly persons offenses and motor vehicle infractions. When you are first charged with a crime of any … Continued
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Holiday Driving Safety
Posted by Scott Gorman - December 31, 2015
It is the holiday season, and the streets are filled with snow, good cheer and Christmas spirit. But with all this goodwill, and winter wonderland weather, it is important to make safe driving a top priority. Holiday parties, family dinners … Continued
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New Bill Would Require Video Cameras in Police Cruisers
Posted by Scott Gorman - August 22, 2015
A mounted video camera in a police car can save your career and your reputation in the event of an illegal traffic stop or falsified charges, as one New Jersey legislator discovered last year, DWI lawyers in Passaic County report. … Continued
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