Can You Appeal Your Megan’s Law Tier in New Jersey?
April 20, 2023
Megan's Law Tier Designation Appeal Lawyers in Burlington County Our firm can help with reviewing the tiering decision in your Megan's Law case and appealing your tier classification to reduce it in Southern New Jersey. After the rape and murder of Megan Kanka, then a seven year old girl who lived across the street from a convicted sex offender, the New Jersey legislature enacted Megan’s law (N.J.S.A. 2C:7-2) in 1994. The law requires specific offenders convicted of sex crimes to ... Read More»
DWI Charges for Out of State Drivers in NJ
March 24, 2023
If you were charged with a DWI in New Jersey after a prior out-of-state conviction, you should know more about what that could mean for you. Here are some facts you should note. I was convicted of a DWI out of state, What if I get Charged in New Jersey with another DWI offense? A multitude of people ask our DWI defense lawyers this question: "I was arrested and charged with a DWI in New Jersey but have a previous DUI conviction in another state. Will the out-of-state conviction ... Read More»
Everything You Need to Know about Pretrial Detention Appeals in New Jersey
March 5, 2023
Burlington County Pretrial Detention Appeal Attorney In 2017, detention hearings based on risk, as opposed to cash, replaced the traditional bail system in New Jersey. Instead of defendants posting a bond to get out of jail after an arrest, judges now determine whether a defendant charged with an indictable crime or a domestic violence offense remains in jail, gets released, or gets released with conditions pending their trial at a pretrial detention hearing. Before a defendant’s ... Read More»
When Commercial Drivers Get Charged with DWI in New Jersey
February 18, 2023
What Happens when You Have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Get Arrested for DUI in NJ? Drinking and driving in New Jersey can jeopardize your driving privileges and, in some cases, your career. New Jersey law severely punishes those convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), but the penalties are even harsher when you are a commercial driver. Those driving with a CDL bear substantial public responsibility for road safety so a DWI can lead to mandatory license suspension, ... Read More»
Can You Get a DWI the Morning after Drinking in NJ?
January 24, 2023
Imagine how astonishing it would be if you got a DWI accidentally. That could happen. A day after DUI is more common than you might suspect. Since the body integrates alcohol into the system slowly over time, you can sleep off a drunk overnight and still wake up with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the .08% legal limit. Once you drive with alcohol in your system, you are susceptible to a DWI charge, regardless of whether you actually feel drunk or tipsy while operating a motor ... Read More»
Veterans Diversion Program in NJ
January 9, 2023
As a veteran, you gave to your country at the expense of your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Considering such a huge sacrifice, many states have rehabilitative programs for veterans and active service members who end up in the criminal justice system and New Jersey is no exception. The Veterans Diversion Program in Burlington County is the latest of several programs around the state that offer rehabilitative services in lieu of jail or prison to those who served or are serving ... Read More»