A TSA officer at Newark Liberty International Airport was recently arrested on charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after being stopped by Port Authority police. According to Port Authority spokesman Joseph Pentangelo, 33-year-old East Orange resident Kimberly Fleming was stopped on Routes 1 and 9 at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, January 4th. The TSA officer, who serves as […]
A variety of law enforcement bodies across the state of New Jersey have announced an upsurge in efforts to identify and charge those driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs during the holiday season. Through increased sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols in a multitude of towns, authorities hope to curtail some of the damages […]
In New Jersey, residents young and old who are otherwise law-abiding citizens, often become ensnared in the criminal justice system for low-level drug offenses, the most common of which is possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. When these instances occur, there are multiple ways to avoid a conviction. Barring an outright dismissal, first-time drug […]
When you receive a summons for a traffic offense, it may seem like a relatively minor problem that can be easily resolved by paying a fine. Unfortunately, many of these traffic violations result in points assessed on your license and collateral consequences that you never anticipated. These repercussions may negatively impact your finances, insurance premiums, […]
Frequently in New Jersey, routine traffic stops turn into serious drug charges for drivers who are simply going about their regular lives. Perhaps the officer says you were speeding, made an illegal turn, failed to signal, or committed another traffic infraction, but their suspicion provokes further investigation. If you consent to a search of your […]
As the holiday season continues, many of us take to the roads to visit family and friends both in New Jersey and out of state. Whether you are a visitor of New Jersey who is charged with DWI or a New Jersey resident who is convicted of DWI in another state, there are a number of […]
As an attorney who defends against traffic violations in Municipal Courts throughout Union County, one of the most common questions that I am asked is “What happens if I receive a ticket for driving with a suspended license?” The following will provide a thorough understanding of the process and penalties associated with these offenses in […]
As our New Jersey Divorce Blog Series comes to a close, we cannot fail to acknowledge that although your divorce may be finalized, the constantly evolving nature of life may require significant alterations to your divorce agreement in the future. As we know all-too-well, situations can change in an instant and we must adapt our […]
So you have entered the home stretch of divorce proceedings, ironed out remaining sources of disagreement, and the presiding judge has entered your final divorce decree. The next logical question is: what now? Although your divorce is technically over, there are a number of outstanding issues that you need to address in order to move […]
The term “divorce” may conjure up images of witness testimony, court room warring, and heated debates over issues ranging from finances to child custody. Although these highly contentious and often lengthy battles do occur, your divorce need not necessarily proceed on the path that you initially envision. In fact, New Jersey has created a variety […]
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