Criminal Defense

Under the Controlled Substance Act, substances are classified under schedules. Schedules determine how certain substances can be used based on their medical uses and the risk of how dependent users may become while using a drug. For example, some substances can be...

The police will sometimes announce that they are planning to set up a field sobriety checkpoint. They may also call it a DUI checkpoint. For these to be legal, the police typically have to tell people when and where the checkpoint is going to be established. You can...

The last thing on your mind may be facing criminal charges or being identified as a criminal suspect. However, the reality is that many of those who face charges are caught off guard. In terms of forming a defense strategy, the earlier that you realize you have been...

While police officers have a host of powers at their disposal they cannot act with impunity. They must not unnecessarily interfere with the liberty of citizens or make unfair arrests.  Before taking certain actions, such as conducting searches or making arrests,...

Every citizen in the United States is given several constitutional rights. These rights can help people if they encounter the police and are afraid of facing an arrest. To learn more about your rights, here are three amendments you should know: Recording the police...

When you get your driver's license in New Jersey, you give consent (implied consent) to alcohol testing when the police have reasonable suspicion that you may be driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. This means you may lack grounds to refuse to submit to a...

Criminal cases are typically resolved through a variety of methods, with very few cases proceeding to trial. This stark contrast to the common portrayal in television shows and movies underscores the importance of plea bargains.  One option that some people use is...

Have you ever been questioned by a police officer on the street? Maybe they pulled you over while driving. In these situations, you might wonder what justifies the officer's actions. It all boils down to two key legal concepts: reasonable suspicion and probable cause....

If you get pulled over by the police, the first thing the officer will probably do is ask you a question. For instance, maybe they pulled you over for breaking the speed limit, and they might ask you if you know how fast you were driving. Or they could be pulling you...

If the police get a search warrant, they can use it to enter your home and perform the search. The warrant may specify what type of evidence the police are looking for, and where in the house they are allowed to search. For instance, it may say that they can search...