A family member or other loved one, let’s say a friend, is arrested. You’re likely to feel scared and helpless and your friend probably feels the same, multiplied many times. You now have some simple freedoms your friend has mostly lost, such as making calls, using the internet, and getting answers to your questions. Here… Read More
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Criminal hit and run charges carry heavy consequences
Accidents are scary. Maybe you caused a car accident and whether out of fear, confusion or guilt, you fled. You rationalized leaving perhaps because you were driving without a valid license, were texting or drinking while driving. Maybe you didn’t have insurance or had an outstanding warrant for your arrest. You figured if you fled… Read More
New Jersey tax preparer arrested for tax fraud
Running a business can be hard work, and you likely want to spend as much time as possible on your core strategies. That could mean hiring someone to help you file all your tax reports—for the business, your employees and yourself. But what if that person steers you wrong? The District of New Jersey recently… Read More
Is Your Echo Recording Your Private Conversations?
We all expect to have a certain level of privacy in our own homes. But what if I told you everything you say is being recorded 24/7? If you sport Amazon’s Echo in your home, that is exactly what is happening. In the last few years, investigators have compelled Amazon to turn over Echo data… Read More
Expand Miranda Warnings to Advise of Immigration Consequences Before Police Interrogation
The now familiar police warnings which derive from the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966) and which are given to those suspected of a crime and about to be interrogated (“You have a right to remain silent;” “Anything you say can and will be used against you in… Read More
Is it worth it to fight a speeding ticket in New Jersey?
You’ve been pulled over and receive a citation for speeding. You contemplate simply paying the fine to settle the matter quickly. This may not be a good idea for a variety of reasons. Here are a few things you should consider before you act after receiving a speeding ticket. New Jersey’s Point System In New… Read More
How Does A Criminal Conviction Affect College Admissions?
It is your senior year and you are in the early stages of the college application process. However, a few years ago, you were convicted of a drug crime. While you have since turned your life around, you are worried how your criminal record will affect your academic future. Fortunately, a recent change in the… Read More
Are you facing a drug possession charge?
Drug crimes: the court does not take them lightly in the state of New Jersey. Possession of certain drugs can have serious consequences if police catch you, charges are ultimately filed against you and a conviction is achieved by prosecuting attorneys. In order to achieve conviction in a possession case, prosecuting attorneys have to prove… Read More
What can you face for a first-time DUI charge?
You had a good driving record and had never had any previous problems with law enforcement. But then, a series of events resulted in you getting pulled over, accused of drunk driving and arrested. You now find yourself facing charges of a first offense of DWI. When you, your child or another loved one ends… Read More
Separating your credit from your spouse’s during divorce
For years during your marriage, you tied your finances to your spouse’s. You and your spouse made your spending decisions together, and the wellbeing of your credit scores was united. If you are preparing to file for divorce, one of the major elements that will need to be resolved surrounds your credit. Specifically, you will… Read More