Holiday seasons are notorious for celebration and good cheer, though not for everyone. Some people will end up in the back of a police car or in jail for driving while under the influence (DWI). Those who drink and drive or drive after taking controlled dangerous substances have more to worry about this holiday since […]
The intention to distribute or transport illegal drugs (controlled dangerous substances) on a grand scale, either nationwide or internationally, is drug trafficking. While possessing certain drugs in New Jersey is unlawful, possessing large quantities of illicit drugs may be evidence of an intent to sell illegal drugs. In other words, amounts larger than one would […]
You might mistake car burglary for a different crime, like theft. Burglary is a term most associated with house invasions but breaking into a car or a house is no different in the eyes of the law. The penalties are equally severe under New Jersey statute 2C:18-2. You could face third or second degree criminal charges […]
Either an arrest or bench warrant indicates the state is interested in prosecuting you for a crime or offense, or wants to hold you accountable for some violation of your obligations to the court in New Jersey. Regardless of the crime or infraction, an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Proetta, Oliver & Fay can help you assess […]
What is a failure to appear in New Jersey? If you do not show up for a court-ordered appearance, you have failed to appear, which has grave consequences. So, a person required to appear to pay or settle a traffic ticket or an accused summoned to court to answer for a crime at their arraignment […]
Deep Dive into Field Sobriety Tests for DWI in New Jersey What are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST)? Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) are standardized tests law enforcement uses on the roads and other public places to test drivers for impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs. When are SFST’s used? Police use SFST’s to […]
What Most People Want to Know when Charged with a DWI in New Jersey What is Considered a DUI in NJ? Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) means driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. The law forbids anyone from operating a motor vehicle while […]
Mount Holly Computer Crime Defense Attorney Computer crime, also called cyber crime, involves committing various existing crimes like theft or child pornography trafficking, with computers. The primary aim of cybercrime is information about individuals and entities on the Internet or electronic devices. In New Jersey, it encompasses various types of theft, such as identity theft and […]
What are the Specific Cases that Elevate Simple Assault to Aggravated Assault in NJ? Simple assault and aggravated assault are distinct by intent and injury. The more serious the injury, the more likely the charge is aggravated assault. Likewise, the more evidence showing an individual sought to injure someone, the better the odds that aggravated […]
Police Found a Gun in my Car during a Traffic Stop in South Jersey Driving through Burlington County, you may find expansive wooded areas like Wharton, Bass River, and Penn state forests. The central New Jersey County sprawls from the Pennsylvanian border to major water borders, like the Great Bay and Mullica River. If you’re just traveling through […]