What to Know about Field Sobriety Testing in New Jersey
October 11, 2021
One Saturday night, you accidentally swerve into the adjacent lane on the highway. Unfortunately, you did not see the police car trailing a car or two behind you until the lights flashing behind you. As you pull over, you feel your stomach sink. You have been stopped by the police before, but you are nervous, not knowing what to expect. Some of your friends have been drinking, and you had the least amount of alcohol of the group, so you become the designated driver. When the police appear ... Read More»
Facing Charges for DWI with a Minor in Your Car in NJ
September 9, 2021
If you have a child under 18 in the car with you when arrested for DWI in New Jersey, your troubles mount. You take an enormous risk when you drive a car with drugs or alcohol in your system in New Jersey. At a minimum, you could be pulled over and arrested, have your car impounded, and spend the next few years of your life paying fines, fees, and surcharges. One of those fees is the rental fee for an Ignition Interlock you must install in your car to prevent further drunk driving, ... Read More»
Burlington County Prosecutor Charges Husband and Wife in Hit-and-Run
January 6, 2021
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office has announced the arrest of two individuals for their alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run last year. According the a press release, Tonya Brown, 35, is accused of driving an SUV that struck and killed Ronald Zukowski on Dec. 29, 2019, while Mr. Zukowski tried to cross Lakehurst Road near Choctaw Drive. In addition to Mrs. Brown, Victor Brown, 44, is accused of assisting his wife to conceal the evidence of the crime. Investigators were able ... Read More»
Burlington County Police Departments Receive Funding for DWI Checkpoints
December 7, 2020
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety has announced their involvement with New Jersey Police Departments to investigate and target Drunk Driving throughout the State. This effort, dubbed the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign, will to establish checkpoints and set up additional patrols from now until January 1, 2021. In total, the Division will be granting a total of $656,340 to departments across the State, including Cinnaminson, Evesham, Mount Laurel, Pemberton and ... Read More»
New Jersey Gun Charges for Pennsylvania Resident
November 13, 2020
One of the most common misconceptions amongst gun owners traveling through New Jersey is that their home state license/permit gives them reciprocity to carry in New Jersey. That is simply not the case. While Pennsylvania gun owners have reciprocity to carry their weapon in States like Ohio, Virginia, Indiana and West Virginia, this reciprocity does not extend to states like New Jersey. Our office is frequently called by Pennsylvania residents who were arrested and charged with Unlawful ... Read More»
Information About Restraining Orders in New Jersey
November 5, 2020
Can Anyone Get a Restraining Order in New Jersey? Not necessarily. Pursuant to the Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act, a "victim" applying for the restraining order must demonstrate that they are have a "domestic relationship" with the defendant and that they are the victim of an “act of domestic violence” from the defendant. The qualify as having a "domestic relationship" with the defendant, the victim must show that they fall under one of three categories listed in N.J.S.A. ... Read More»