Body-cam videos reveal extensive information about a crime that is in progress. A video shows what the suspect was doing at the start of the encounter, how the police officer reacted and what the results were. Although it’s meant to mitigate bad behavior from officers, some individuals decide to view their body-cam videos before writing […]
Often, a defendant will claim that they had to resort to violence in response to a legitimate threat of injury from another person. Additionally, a defendant may claim that they rushed to the defense of another person. Furthermore, perhaps someone trespassed on their property, and the owner believed it was their right to defend it. […]
When any law enforcement agency in New Jersey legally seizes your property as evidence for a suspected crime, they should give it back to you the way they took it after the case is over. However, there are situations where the government can refuse to give you your property back. Read on to learn more […]
A popular topic of conversation of late is qualified immunity and how it impacts police officers. There are many misconceptions about what this actually means and how it can help people who believe that they have had their rights violated by the police. Furthermore, every state, including New Jersey, has different laws surrounding the topic. […]
Once police gain access to your home or your vehicle, whatever they find could help them build a criminal case against you. The more evidence they have, the harder it may be for you to successfully defend yourself against pending criminal charges. Challenging the evidence itself can sometimes be a good defense strategy. Other times, […]
A general DUI traffic stop needs to begin with a valid reason to pull the car over. Examples may include evidence of intoxication, such as swerving all over the road, or an unrelated issue, like a broken taillight. No matter what, though, police can’t just randomly stop cars. They need to have a reason to […]
If you were to go off what you see depicted on television, you’d assume that most criminal cases ended up going to trial. That’s far from the reality, though. Statistics show that about 90% of all criminal cases end with a plea deal. There are various reasons why prosecutors might offer you a plea deal and why […]
Currently, ignition interlock devices (IIDs) aren’t mandated by New Jersey law for first-time DWI offenders unless their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is determined to be at least .15% (nearly twice the legal limit). However, a judge can order that anyone who pleads guilty to or is convicted of a DWI have an IID installed on their […]
Whether you are in New Jersey or elsewhere in the nation, having a police officer ask you to pull over to the side of the road can be an unnerving experience. You might be aware of something you have done wrong, such as exceeding the speed limit or allowing a broken taillight to go unfixed. […]
