How Police Misconduct Can Directly Impact Criminal Charges When police officers violate a person’s constitutional rights, the consequences can extend far beyond internal discipline or civil complaints. In New Jersey, police misconduct can directly affect whether criminal charges move forward at all. Illegal searches, unlawful arrests, excessive force, and coerced statements can weaken or completely […]
Understanding How DUI Charges Work in New Jersey Many people charged with driving under the influence are surprised to learn that New Jersey treats DUI offenses differently than most other states. One of the most common questions we hear at Mallon & Tranger is whether a DUI is considered a felony. The answer is not […]
Why Drug Quantity Matters in New Jersey Possession Cases When someone is arrested for drug possession in New Jersey, one of the first questions they often ask is whether the amount of drugs involved makes a difference. The short answer is yes. Drug quantity plays a significant role in how possession charges are classified, how […]
Why Domestic Violence Charges Are Taken So Seriously in New Jersey Being accused of domestic violence can turn your life upside down almost instantly. In New Jersey, domestic violence allegations are handled with urgency, and law enforcement is required to act quickly when a complaint is made. An arrest can happen even when there is […]
Understanding White-Collar Crime Investigations White-collar crime investigations often begin quietly and progress long before formal criminal charges are filed. Unlike street crimes, these cases usually involve allegations of fraud, embezzlement, theft by deception, or financial misconduct that take place over time. Many people do not realize they are under investigation until they are contacted by […]
Police officers in New Jersey are entrusted with enforcing the law and maintaining public safety, but that authority is not unlimited. When law enforcement officers abuse their power or use force that goes beyond what is reasonable, their conduct may qualify as police brutality. These cases are serious because they involve violations of constitutional rights […]
When police officers suspect people of drunk driving, they are often rather aggressive in their enforcement efforts. They ask people leading questions to get them to implicate themselves. They try to gather evidence as quickly as possible to justify charges of impaired driving. Obviously, chemical breath tests can provide strong evidence for the state to […]
People accused of drunk driving may feel truly confused after failing a chemical breath test. Sometimes, individuals who have only had one or two drinks end up facing accusations of drunk driving after an unexpected traffic stop. Many motorists plead guilty because they assume they cannot fight impaired driving charges. After all, people tend to […]
Most people have a hard time determining when they have had too much to drink. People often underestimate their level of impairment and could end up arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense when they thought they could drive legally. Sometimes, drivers readily acknowledge that they should not drive given their current situation. […]
