Because possession of marijuana is no longer a crime, a police officers’ ability to stop, search, or detain you based on the smell of raw or burnt marijuana has been eliminated. If you are a pedestrian, a police officer may not stop you, request to search you, or even detain you based on the odor […]
The Attorney General has issued guidelines related to the new law in New Jersey which has legalized marijuana. The first instruction to all prosecutors is that any pending charge of distribution of marijuana or hashish be dismissed. If you have any of the above charges currently pending against you, they will be dismissed. […]
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently decided in State v. Simms that a defendant who was arrested by the police in a murder case should have been informed of the precise charge he was facing in order to properly waive his Miranda rights. The arrest was based on the police officer’s determination of probable cause […]
If you’ve been charged with driving while intoxicated/driving under the influence, it is critical to have the assistance of an experienced, dedicated DUI defense attorney who can assist you through the complex and stressful process of facing your charges. If your DWI/DUI charges ultimately go to trial, it is especially critical to have an attorney […]
When you lose your job unfairly due to discrimination or workplace harassment, it can put you in a difficult financial place. It can also leave you with a lot of questions, some of which an employment lawyer may be able to answer for you. Consider these questions as you prepare for your upcoming appointment with […]