Impact of a DUI on Uber and Lyft Drivers in NJ
November 10, 2024
Ridesharing services are on the rise as a convenient transportation and income source. Many people drive for one of these services as a side job, while others transport passengers or deliver food full-time. Whether you currently drive for Uber or Lyft or wish to drive for a rideshare company, you should know that your driving record must be relatively free of traffic violations, particularly those involving DWI. Many individuals wonder how a DUI/DWI may affect their ability to become an ... Read More»
Deep Dive into the Specifics of Theft in NJ
November 3, 2024
Key Information for Defendants in New Jersey Theft Cases Although theft appears to be a simple concept—unlawful taking or controlling of another’s property—it can refer to many types of behaviors and crimes, and the way New Jersey charges and penalizes theft can be tricky. The criminal context determines the type and punishment of many types of theft, like shoplifting, carjacking, or robbery. Several New Jersey laws cover the range of theft offenses and knowing which one applies to ... Read More»
Facing DUI Charges for Prescription Drugs in NJ
October 27, 2024
A Very Real Reality: You May be Arrested for a DUI Offense for Driving while on Prescription Medication in New Jersey Most people associate a DUI with drunk driving, but you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription drugs in New Jersey. Both alcohol and prescription drugs potentially impair your judgment, perception, and reflexes. The degree of impairment depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream for a drunk driving DWI and the type and effects of ... Read More»
Everything You Need to Know about Probable Cause in New Jersey
October 21, 2024
Probable cause is the legal principle that protects individual privacy and prohibits unreasonable governmental intrusion into people’s lives. It is a significant legal concept with relevance to multiple aspects of criminal law in New Jersey, such as going into someone's residence, obtaining a warrant for someone's arrest, arresting a defendant, searching a person or their property, seizure of evidence, and indicting someone for a crime. At Proetta, Oliver, & Fay, our criminal defense ... Read More»
Navigating the Complexities of Synthetic Drug Charges in New Jersey
October 8, 2024
Synthetic drug use and its devastating effects are on the rise in the United States. In fact, New Jersey has seen an increase in synthetic drugs and associated deaths from various synthetic or designer drugs, raising alarm among lawmakers and law enforcement officials who seek to find and punish users, producers, and distributors across the state. New Jersey does not see these drugs as less serious than many other controlled dangerous substances, taking an aggressive approach when it comes ... Read More»
Implications of Miranda Rights in Criminal Law
September 27, 2024
The Enduring Power of Miranda Warnings and How They Can be Pivotal for Your Defense in New Jersey Most people have probably heard police officers advise a handcuffed suspect, "You have the right to remain silent," in television shows or movies. However, they may not know where that right comes from or what it means. The right to remain silent is one of the warnings that police must give to a detained criminal suspect before interrogating them. The requirement to read these rights ... Read More»