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- Underage DUI can derail your teen’s future
Dec 8, 2016
No parent wants to hear the dreaded news that their child has been in a car accident – or, even worse, that they were drinking behind the wheel. Yet it happens far more often than you’d think. Teen drivers already face an alarmingly higher risk of crashing. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, they’re three times more likely to get into accidents than older drivers. Add drinking into the equation, and you have...Read More - Which traffic violations can potentially cost you your license?
Nov 8, 2016
It’s easy to take your driving privileges for granted – until you’re on the verge of losing them. New Jersey uses a points system to track traffic violations and penalize drivers who get too many tickets. If you have six or more points against your license within a three-year period, you’ll get hit with a surcharge. With twelve or more points, your license will be suspended. Moving violations can also affect your insurance rates. Losing...Read More - Facial recognition tools in law enforcement: Is Big Brother watching you?
Oct 21, 2016
Most of us are familiar with facial recognition software from TV shows and movies. Investigators use computers to swiftly locate suspects and solve crimes – all with the touch of a button. Yet here’s a startling fact few of us realize: Facial recognition software isn’t purely fictional. The FBI has been using it for years. So, too, are a growing number of state and local law enforcement agencies. An in-depth study by the Georgetown Law...Read More - What a DUI means for college students
Sep 2, 2016
It’s that time of year: Classes are starting up again, athletic team practices are well underway, and college students across the state are reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new friends. It’s also the time of year for parties. Homecoming, Halloween, frat mixers and other get-togethers often result in an uptick in DUI arrests. So what, exactly, can college students expect if they’re facing DUI charges? You won’t have a criminal record First, don’t panic...Read More - 3 Reasons To Fight Your Traffic Ticket
Jul 25, 2016
Have you been charged with speeding, reckless driving or another moving violation? You might think it won’t affect you much other than what it costs you to pay the fine. However, you should consult an attorney to learn more about the consequences of a traffic ticket. 1. Higher insurance premiums Although automobile insurers employ different methods to calculate insurance premiums, the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cautions that traffic violations typically result in...Read More - The real cost of a DUI
Jun 27, 2016
DUIs can be very expensive, but not always in the way you would think. While the state of New Jersey imposes fines, fees and surcharges for both first-time and repeat offenses, there are other costs to be aware of. Initial fines and penalties In New Jersey, the fines, fees, surcharges and other penalties you incur if convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol depend on whether it is your first or a repeat offense...Read More - DMV points will impact your insurance premiums
May 31, 2016
Driving is something many of us take advantage of, yet in many ways being a driver can be expensive. Car payments, fuel costs and maintenance are all things that can add up quickly, but on top of that there are auto insurance premiums. Unlike the cost of a vehicle or price per gallon of fuel, insurance costs in New Jersey depend a lot on how you live and drive. The New Jersey DMV uses a...Read More - How An Attorney Can Help Fight Your Bergen County Domestic Violence
Charge
May 31, 2016
A Bergen County domestic violence charge is one that you never want to handle alone. Not only can your emotions get in the way of your defense but the legal system surrounding this type of charge can get confusing, fast. Domestic violence can take many forms and does not need to be physical to rise to the level of a major charge with serious consequences. Working with an experienced Bergen domestic violence attorney can help...Read More - How An Attorney Can Help Defeat Your Union County Domestic Violence
Charges
May 31, 2016
Dealing with Union County domestic violence charges is never fun. In fact, it can be downright infuriating. Not only is there an incredible amount of emotion that goes into anything dealing with domestic violence but many individuals often feel like their side of the story won’t even be heard. That is simply not the case and a major reason why you should get in touch with an experienced attorney if you are facing this charge...Read More - Benefits of Working With A Middlesex Domestic Violence Attorney
May 20, 2016
Confusion. Anger. Frustration. Desperation. Defeat. All very common emotions when dealing with a domestic violence charge in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Here’s a quick look at some of the benefits of working with an attorney over trying to handle the domestic violence charges on your own: Handling court papers Self-representation: mistakes, misunderstanding and missed deadlines are so easy to happen that when you are representing yourself, all these things can happen way too easily. Handling...Read More