If a New Jersey police officer makes a traffic stop, there is no way to predict how events might unfold. Perhaps, the officer will merely issue a warning to the driver to slow down or to repair a brake light that is not functioning. If the officer asks the driver to step out of the vehicle and take a field sobriety test, more serious issues might be at hand, such as a suspicion that the driver is operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in which case the driver may be in need of criminal defense assistance in the immediate future.
Criminal defense: Did police request a field sobriety test?
Criminal defense: New Jersey police accuse man of drug crimes
Police in New Jersey and elsewhere may arrest someone on suspicion of a drug crime. However, it takes a lot more than mere accusation to obtain a conviction in court. To fully adjudicate a case, the person accused must be afforded an opportunity to present a criminal defense against the charges he or she is facing.
When unexpected issues arise that necessitate criminal defense
Most New Jersey readers would agree that life is a series of ever-changing events, some of which might occur more suddenly or unexpectedly than others. In certain situations, such as if police suspect someone of illegal drug activity, the need for criminal defense mat arise. That seems to be the case regarding a recent police investigation in Newark.
Criminal defense: Mother charged with murder
The mother of a New Jersey toddler who was found dead in the family home is now facing murder charges, according to local sources. Prosecutors in Camden County have confirmed the 41-year-old woman is facing multiple charges, including drug possession, child endangerment and murder. It is unclear whether she currently has criminal defense representation.
Did you fail a breathalyzer? The results may not be accurate
A cop recently pulled you over on suspicion of drunk driving. You took a breathalyzer-and you failed. Now, you face criminal charges for DUI or DWI. You probably feel fear-stricken by the consequences that a conviction could have on your future. Fortunately, your case is not over yet: breathalyzer tests are not always accurate, and you still have a chance to avoid a conviction.
Criminal defense: New Jersey woman faces theft charges
A woman in Trenton is facing serious charges along with her former boyfriend and a Marine veteran. The New Jersey trio are accused of duping GoFundMe donors out of donations. The woman and her former boyfriend have both retained criminal defense representation, though it is unclear whether the veteran accused in this case has done the same.
Criminal defense: New Jersey man faces DUI charges
A bizarre accident has led to charges being filed against a Berlin man, according to local sources. New Jersey police arrested the man after he reportedly got his car stuck on an electric pole guide wire. He is facing DUI charges. A court date is pending for the man, though it is unclear if he has retained criminal defense counsel.
SHOULD NJ INCREASE ITS DUI/DWI PENALTIES?
Last month, two grandparents were killed in a tragic car accident involving a drunk driver whose license had already been suspended. Frank Cabezas, 23, was driving with a suspended license from a previous DUI conviction when his car collided with the car of the victims.
DRUNK DRIVER ARRESTED, WOMAN WHO CAME TO RELEASE HIM ALSO DRUNK
On Monday, July 10th, Patrolman Daniel Salvati was dispatched to investigate a report that a drunk driver had parked his car on Mead Avenue in Riverdale, NJ. Upon arriving to the scene, Salvati found the car empty, but spotted a clear container inside the car which later was discovered to contain alcohol. While on the scene, driver Stefano Mari, 41, of Mendham, returned to his parked car, reportedly smelling of alcohol and stumbling and dragging his feet.
