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During the course of a criminal investigation, police officers may believe that there is evidence on your phone. They could ask you for your consent to perform a search. After all, your phone is probably locked behind biometric data or a passcode, so they need you to...
DNA evidence has been incredibly helpful, not only in solving crimes but also in exonerating those who have been falsely convicted. Hundreds of people have been released from prison after being wrongfully convicted, as DNA evidence has proven their innocence....
Murder charges are some of the most serious charges someone can face in New Jersey. The ramifications could be severe, often leading to lengthy jail sentences. For charges like first-degree murder, someone may be given a life sentence, meaning they will never be...
People who misuse prescription drugs may perceive them as less dangerous than illicit drugs. If a doctor prescribes them, they assume they are safe to take. Unfortunately, this perception is incorrect. Just like street drugs, these substances have the potential to...
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...