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As a parent, you often worry about the safety and well-being of your child. It can be especially scary when you receive a phone call that your teen has been arrested. For the first time, you may no longer have control over the consequences that your child receives. It’s common and likely that you will have a lot of questions. Here are a few of the most common questions about juvenile crimes in New Jersey: What...

Unfortunately, sexual harassment runs rampant in the workplace. Statistics from 2019 showed that between 25 and 85 percent of women experienced some form of sexual harassment at work. What’s perhaps most sobering about these numbers is that in 2016, the EEOC learned that only 75% of those who experience unwanted sexual advances notify a supervisor. Fear of retaliation is usually cited as the reason for this. Below, we take a look at the most common...

If you are arrested and charged with a DUI in Moorestown, NJ, the DUI defense lawyers at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered can help. During the warmer months, a cold refreshing drink seems like the perfect way to kick off a relaxing, laid-back, summer vacation. Over the summer, many adults will enjoy alcoholic beverages while at a barbeque, pool party, picnic, or other types of gatherings. Unfortunately, some people will still choose to drive home after becoming...

If you received a speeding ticket in Moorestown, NJ, and want to fight it, call the traffic ticket lawyers at Hartman Chartered for a consultation. Memorial Day is often considered the official start of the summer. If you live anywhere near the beach or a tourist area, you can expect an increase in traffic. Another thing you can expect is an increase in law enforcement on the road. Most cities ramp up the number of...

New Jersey is one of the strictest states when it comes to weapons charges. If you are dealing with potential weapons charges, whether it is a disorderly persons offense or a first-degree crime, you need an experienced lawyer to build your defense. The sooner that you reach out to a lawyer, the more options you may have. Continue reading to find out what the penalty for a weapons charge in New Jersey is. Types...

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 of burnt or raw marijuana. In addition, the odor of marijuana by itself does not establish probable cause to conduct...

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 Attorney General’s Directive also addresses cases which had been previously resolved. For all of the same criminal charges...

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 to believe the defendant committed a murder. What this means is that once arrested, the police must tell a person...

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 an employment lawyer. When Do You Need an Employment Lawyer? If you were recently dismissed from your job due to...

The holiday season means parties and dinners; holiday parties and dinners also mean opportunities for alcohol consumption. Unfortunately, some people will choose to get behind the wheel after having drinks at a holiday party or dinner. New Jersey takes drinking and driving very seriously, and can impose significant criminal consequences for those involved in driving while intoxicated on the roads of New Jersey. Risks of Drinking and Driving Under New Jersey law, a non-commercial driver...