NJ Law Blogs

Pretrial Intervention in New Jersey In New Jersey, a first-time criminal defendant facing certain types of charges may be sent through the pretrial intervention (PTI) program. In order for the prosecutor and PTI director to determine the best action to take, they will consider the nature of...

Did a Police Officer Gain Probable Cause to Search My Car? Unless a police officer has probable cause to believe that your car contains contraband or evidence of criminality, he cannot search your car without a warrant. This is due to the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects cit...

What if a Police Officer Smells Marijuana from My Car During a Traffic Stop? If a police officer smells marijuana coming from your car during a traffic stop, whether or not he is lawfully permitted to search your vehicle is heavily dependent on the circumstances of the individual case. The 4th Am...

Beach Haven Police Crack Down on Underage Drinking and Fake ID on LBI Recently, Beach Haven Police Officers and State of New Jersey ABC investigators have been cracking down on underage drinkers frequenting local taverns. If you or someone you know is in need of a NJ Fake ID attorney, we can help...

The Offenses that may Disqualify you as a School Employee in NJ During this time of year, many recent college graduates with a degree in education are looking forward to an exciting career in a New Jersey school district. It is important to be aware that there might be situations in which you wil...

The Jersey Shore is NOT a College Campus; Police Officers Will Crack Down! Some realities many young summer enthusiasts may not be aware of are the consequences related to underage alcohol-related offenses. As college students and others under the legal drinking age celebrate their summer, many a...

Restitution is the payment that a victim receives after suffering a loss or damage to his or her property. In New Jersey, a person charged with theft may be required to pay restitution to the victim of the crime. Theft charges, like other charges, are organized by degree depending on the se...

Supreme Court of NJ Affirms Search Warrant in Toms River, Ocean County and Sets Procedures for Search Warrants from Local Judges The Supreme Court of New Jersey decided the matter of State v. Broom-Smith on March 9, 2010. The Court's decision will likely change the way search warrants are obtaine...

New Jersey Law Changes Regarding Collection of Fines in Municipal Court The New Jersey statute regarding installment payments has changed. The New Jersey Supreme Court issued Directive #02-10 on March 2, 2010 to provide guidance to municipal courts for the changes to New Jersey Statute Annotated ...