How to Deal with Criminal Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases
New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.) provides avenues through which victims may seek protection. The victim may seek civil relief, or a restraining order, or criminal relief that allows the victim to file a criminal complaint against the aggressor.
Can Mental Issues Lead to DUI/DWI?
When an individual is pulled over and later arrested for drunk driving—driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)—most people associate the problematic link between driving and drinking. Teen drivers, in particular, are quickly stereotyped for demonstrating this careless “behavior.”
Are You Really Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
The “presumption of innocence” or concept of innocent until proven guilty is an ancient idea of criminal law, but it’s a bit of a misnomer in modern times. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that innocence of the criminal defendant is “an assumption of innocence” that the court “indulges” when evidence to the contrary isn’t […]
The Process For Expunging a Criminal Record In NJ
New Jersey laws regarding expungement of a criminal record are complex. Some offenders aren’t eligible for expungement. Expunging a criminal record means the record is wiped completely clean. Unlike a sealed record, no one can view the previous violator’s record after expungement—because it no longer exists. Expunging the criminal record in New Jersey is a […]
Drunk Driving On An ATV
The type of vehicle you’re driving doesn’t usually matter if you’re driving drunk. If you’re a licensed driver in New Jersey, if you drive an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or another type of off-road vehicle on a road when you’re intoxicated, you may face drunk driving charges. In some circumstances, you might be charged with drunk […]
