If you are not a citizen of the United States, any criminal charge might result in removal proceedings or deportation from the States.  Undocumented residents or aliens residing in the United States can be removed on a single criminal conviction and can result in being denied the possibility of legal reentry back into the country.  [...]

Obviously, a criminal conviction affects anyone in multiple ways, loss of freedom, money, and civic status.  For health care providers, a criminal conviction, including some misdemeanors, can also significantly impact the ability to practice medicine. In most states, New York included, a criminal conviction constitutes “professional misconduct” and can result in suspension, restriction or revocation [...]

Did you know that the number of deaths due to distracted driving have now surpassed deaths due to speeding?  In 2011 almost half of all traffic fatalities in New Jersey were linked to some type of driver distraction.  See New Jersey’s Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Report here.  So it should come as no surprise that [...]

Imagine: you and some buddies are driving around town and get pulled over by a police officer who is not too friendly. He asks you all to step out of the vehicle because he wants to search it for contraband. During the course of his search, he finds some marijuana and a firearm. Everyone inside [...]

Police have arrested five Bergen County men suspected of being part of a burglary ring that has broken into dozens home throughout Northern New Jersey over the past few months. The burglars are said to have selected their targets by identifying homes with unopened packages left on the doorsteps, or homes without lights on during [...]

When you are arrested or charged with a crime, normally you are required to remain in custody at a jail or prison until your court date. However, the law gives you an opportunity to post bail. This means that you will be given the opportunity to pay a sum of money mandated by the court [...]

If you think you can get away with parking in a handicapped spot when you are not really handicapped, guess again. If you or your passengers are not truly disabled, you can face criminal charges even if you have a disability placard hanging from your rear view mirror. What is Illegal About it? In New Jersey, [...]