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»
Exploring Juvenile Delinquency in the Context on NJ Law
September 20, 2024
Children are easily influenced by others, for good and evil. When minors indulge in criminal behavior, they may not fully understand the consequences, potential detention, community service, restitution, or other penalties that may disrupt their education and growth as individuals and community members. While the juvenile justice system seeks to counsel and rehabilitate youth, parents of minor children accused of crimes may be fearful for their children's well-being and future. The ... Read More»
Defense Tactics to Challenge Assault Charges in NJ
September 14, 2024
Just as it sounds, aggravated assault is a crime characterized by more grave acts than those usually involved in simple assault. However, no matter what type of assault you have been charged with in New Jersey, the law seeks to punish these violations severely. A conviction for aggravated assault can result in lengthy incarceration, high fines, and a criminal record that trails you for a long time. Simple assault also carries with it potential jail time, fines, and a damaging criminal ... Read More»