If you are accused of violating a restraining order that has been taken out against you in New Jersey, you should be aware that the penalties can be particularly severe, often including jail or prison time. In New Jersey, simply violating the terms of a restraining order is itself considered a criminal offense that can lead to prosecution and a…

If you are stopped or arrested for DUI, you may have many questions about your rights and the procedures you might face. Below are some of the most common questions that people stopped or arrested for DUI have. Do I Have to Be “Drunk” to Be Charged with DUI? The amount of alcohol needed for a person to feel “drunk”…

If you are not a U.S. citizen, when you are arrested for a crime, one of your primary concerns may be whether a conviction will result in your deportation. Your deportation for a criminal conviction will depend on your immigration status and on the type of crime for which you have been convicted.  If you are an immigrant and have…

After you’ve been injured in a car accident or sustained damage to your vehicle, you may have questions about how and when to report your accident to the insurance company or how to go about pursuing a claim for compensation.  It is always in your best interest to consult with an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible after…

The son of U.S. District Court Judge, Esther Salas, has died after he was shot at her New Brunswick home on Sunday, July 19th. Daniel Anderl and his father Mark Anderl were both shot after one of them opened the front door for a man who was dressed as a FedEx delivery driver. Mark Anderl, 63, is a well-known criminal…