How Often is a DWI Dismissed in New Jersey?
March 2, 2023
Most DWI traffic stops lead to a DWI going on the driver’s record. A DWI conviction does not count as a criminal conviction, but it stays on your driving record for 10 years if you do not get any subsequent DWIs, and even longer if you do. Just because a...
Five Ways a New Jersey Sex Offense Conviction Affects Your Life
February 1, 2023
Getting accused or convicted of drunk driving in New Jersey is considerably less bad than it is in other states. Sure, the fees, fines, and surcharges are expensive, but DWI is not a crime in New Jersey, so you just go to traffic court like you would do for failure...
Understanding Affirmative Defense in Criminal Law
January 17, 2023
When an individual has been charged with a criminal offense, it is typically the obligation of the state, through a district attorney or prosecutor, to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This normally requires producing evidence that a criminal act took place and the individual
Examples of Bribery
November 14, 2022
Bribery is a crime in which all parties involved may be charged. Bribery refers to offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public office or a position with a legal duty. The person who offers a...
What Is the Difference Between a Bench Warrant and an Arrest Warrant?
September 29, 2022
An arrest warrant is a legal document that directs and authorizes police to take a crime suspect into custody. If you have been arrested, the existence of a warrant is a good thing. It states the reason you were arrested and what you are to be charged with in writing....