The Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most important documents to have in your estate plan. It allows you to appoint a person, known as an attorney-in-fact, to step into your shoes and make decisions on your behalf. You have flexibility in drafting a power of attorney and may grant as much or as little power as you determine appropriate ..read more

State and local police come out in full force to arrest drunk drivers during spring break. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey, it is important to know what options you have available. A DUI conviction in New Jersey is never expungable in New Jersey because only crimes, disorderly and petty disorderly offenses and ordinances are expungable but not traffic offenses. So, a DUI conviction will stay on your record forever. Although considered a traffic offense in New Jersey, other States and countries may treat it as a crime (e.g. barred from entering Cana ..read more

Whether you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI), another traffic violation or a serious criminal offense, you need to protect yourself by all means available. All types of offenses carry steep penalties under New Jersey law, and the financial costs alone can far exceed what most people can afford. Hiring an experienced New Jersey defense attorney is the first step—and while this might sound like the more expensive approach, it can save you a significant amount in the long run ..read more

Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or facing criminal charges in New Jersey can present severe risks regardless of your career. But, for members of the military, the risks can be even greater. Along with facing charges in civilian court, members of the military can face Article 15 punishments and court martial proceedings as well—and these proceedings can put servicemembers’ military careers in jeopardy in some cases. As a result, experienced legal representation is critical, and if you are facing charges as a member of the military, you will want to speak with a New Jersey ..read more

As we recently discussed, New Jersey now allows plea bargaining in DUI cases. New Jersey previously had a ban on plea bargaining in DUI cases, and this left defendants with little choice but to fight their drunk driving charges in court regardless of the facts involved. Now, however, defendants have the option of seeking to avoid the inherent uncertainty of going to court by having their New Jersey DUI lawyer try to negotiate a plea to a lesser traffic offense ..read more

Juveniles charged with violating the law in New Jersey can face steep penalties. While New Jersey’s juvenile justice system is intended to focus on reform, juveniles who are “adjudicated delinquent” can face harsh sentences that have significant and long-term negative impacts on their lives. Avoiding unnecessary consequences requires an informed and proactive defense strategy, and this makes it important to speak with an experienced New Jersey juvenile lawyer as soon as possible ..read more

If you have been denied a gun permit in New Jersey, you should talk to a lawyer about filing an appeal. While the New Jersey State Police can deny gun permits for various reasons, wrongful denials are common. A lawyer who has experience in this area will be able to determine if your denial was wrongful, and if it was, your lawyer will be able to assist you with filing your appeal in court ..read more

Facing criminal charges in New Jersey can lead to fines, jail time and other penalties. But, if you are a non-U.S. citizen, the consequences of an arrest can be far greater. Getting arrested for certain crimes can have immigration consequences as well, and, depending on the charges against you, your arrest could lead to deportation (or removal). As a result, if you are facing criminal charges as a non-U.S. citizen, it is important that you speak with a New Jersey immigration lawyer about your situation promptly ..read more

Sexual assault charges carry substantial penalties in New Jersey. These charges are comparable to rape charges in other states, and a conviction can potentially lead to a six-figure fine, up to 20 years with 85% ineligibility for parole (or, in some cases, up to life in prison with 25 years of parole eligibility), mandatory sex offender registration, and a variety of other penalties and collateral consequences. As a result, when facing these charges, it is critical to speak with an experienced New Jersey sexual assault lawyer as soon as possible ..read more

If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, a conviction could lead to fines, jail time and other penalties. Having a criminal conviction on your record will also negatively impact your life long after serving your sentence. As a result, no matter what charges you are facing, it is important that you discuss your case with a New Jersey criminal defense attorney as soon as possible ..read more