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- Will a restraining order affect your employment?
Mar 8, 2023
Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are court orders that prohibit an individual from contacting or coming near another person. These orders are typically issued in situations involving domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. If someone has a restraining order against you, it could impact your job, depending on where you work and your job duties. What happens after a restraining order is filed? A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) can be filed by someone you...Read More - Why fentanyl offenses may lead to harsher penalties
Mar 6, 2023
Opioids are synthetic compounds that are similar to traditional opiate medications derived from poppies, like morphine and codeine. Unlike traditional opiates, opioids are easier to source and cheaper to produce. They are often far stronger as well, which makes them medically useful but very dangerous for the general public. Fentanyl is a perfect example. It is many times more powerful than the opiates that came before it, making it very effective in a medical setting...Read More - How can post-traumatic amnesia affect you after a crash?
Feb 23, 2023
One of the most frightening effects of a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) is memory loss. This can happen if one or more of the areas of the brain that is involved in storing memories has been injured. This can result in post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). Post-traumatic amnesia can last for anywhere from hours to months or even longer, depending on how badly the brain was injured and how long it takes for the...Read More - Are you looking at jail time for a third DUI in New Jersey?
Feb 11, 2023
It’s a stressful place to be when you’re facing the possibility of a third conviction for DUI. You know that the possible penalties are going to be more serious than you’ve dealt with before and the impact is going to be far-reaching. Your career, driving license, relationships and even your liberty are all on the line. If you’ve found yourself in this position and are worried about what’s coming next, the best thing you can...Read More - I missed my court date. What are my defense options?
Jan 25, 2023
If you are indicted and charged with certain crimes, you will be directed to appear in court on a specific date for your arraignment. Disregarding your court date can to an additional charge of failure to appear (FTA). Failure to honor your court date can amount to a criminal offense in New Jersey. Besides, this can escalate your current charges, lead to the revocation or denial of your bail and negatively impact the court’s perception...Read More - I’ve been charged with harboring a fugitive. What do I do?
Jan 12, 2023
A long-lost childhood friend or cousin calls and asks if they can stay at your place for the weekend. You don’t hesitate to welcome them over, but then that very night, law enforcement comes knocking on your door. Through the loudspeaker, they call your guest out. You never knew they were in any trouble, but that doesn’t stop your arrest. You are being charged with harboring a fugitive. What happens next? Unfortunately, this scenario plays...Read More - Can your roommate let the police in?
Dec 30, 2022
You know that you are not obligated to let the police into the house where you live. If they knock on the door and ask to come in, they are seeking consent, but you do not have to provide it. They cannot force entry, unless they have a warrant. Many officers who have not yet gotten a warrant will ask for consent first. However, perhaps you don’t live alone. You may be worried that your...Read More - How to establish fault in a car accident
Dec 28, 2022
A lot goes into determining fault after a car crash. However, while sometimes fault is easy to determine, especially if another driver rear-ends your car, other times it may not be easy. In such a case, if the other party doesn’t admit fault, you may have to go to court to hash out all the details of the accident. Here are some ways you can determine fault after a car crash in New Jersey. Use the...Read More - 3 tips that can help you handle winter driving
Dec 19, 2022
Winter weather forces many drivers to encounter dangerous road conditions. Regardless of how often you have traveled a road, ice, snow and slush can create serious dangers. Knowing what mistakes to avoid is a must in winter weather driving conditions. This will help you stay safe and avoid an accident. 1. Keep your tires properly inflated While this may seem obvious, you must ensure your tires are inflated properly when cold outside. If your tires...Read More - Common injuries seen after vehicular collisions
Dec 5, 2022
The injuries you suffer in a car accident vary based on the cause and severity of the collision. More severe accidents can result in more severe injuries; however, this doesn’t mean that fender benders can’t cause serious injuries that require immediate treatment. To ensure you get the right treatment after a car accident, it’s important to know some of the most common injuries that may occur. Common body parts injured during car accidents The most...Read More