In New Jersey, the Motor Vehicle Commission maintains a points system. For many traffic violations, in addition to fines or other penalties, you will receive points on your permanent driving record. If you are assessed enough points, your driver’s license can be suspended or you may be required to pay a surcharge on your auto insurance. As a driver in…

As a driver in New Jersey, you may have heard about the Implied Consent Law. As a motorist in New Jersey, you need to understand what the Implied Consent Law is and what your legal rights, options, and obligations are under the law. Knowing all about implied consent can help protect your rights and interests if you are pulled over…

Although facing criminal charges can be a scary experience, hiring a criminal defense attorney can provide you with an important advocate and resource during this difficult period in your life. To get the most out of your relationship with your criminal defense lawyer, you should take the time to prepare for your first meeting with your attorney.  Describe Your Background …

Being arrested for a crime can easily be a scary and stressful situation. If this is your first experience with the criminal justice system, you may not know what to do following your arrest. However, taking the wrong actions after you have been arrested can seriously jeopardize your legal rights and potentially increase the chances that you are convicted. You…

  If you are facing a criminal charge for the first time in your life, you may be eligible for admission to a diversionary program. In these programs, a defendant can avoid a criminal conviction or even avoid having any record of their arrest and charge removed from their record, so long as the defendant successfully completes the terms of…