Make no mistake. Being charged with a violent crime is a big deal. Depending on the outcome of your case, a conviction may mean years of jail time. With the stakes so high, it is in your very best interest that you understand your defense options when charged with a...
Eyewitness testimony has long been considered one of the most persuasive forms of evidence in a court of law. However, eyewitnesses can be fallible, and their testimony can be unreliable. This raises the question: How can you challenge an eyewitness testimony? Let’s...
Gambling at a casino can be thrilling – but you need to make sure that you don’t let yourself get carried away on an emotional rollercoaster and do something impulsive that can get you into legal hot water. Two of the most common things that people get into trouble...
When does the law say that you won’t be arrested, charged or prosecuted for possession of illegal drugs and some other relatively minor drug-related charges? In New Jersey, as in a number of other states, a person typically won’t face legal consequences if their drugs...
If you have ever faced DUI charges, you know what a wake-up call they can be. You probably thought you would not be caught but then realized the consequences of this charge are often severe. In the months after a DUI charge, you probably took steps to avoid this...
When you are charged with a drug crime, you may defend yourself by proving the drugs belonged to someone else. The possession of a controlled dangerous substance in your record can have significant effects on your life. For this reason, it will be best to fight it to...
People send pictures to each other all the time. Some of these are interesting things they see. Others are selfies that they take. For some people, selfies might be a bit risqué. While this doesn’t cause a problem in most cases, it can be a very serious issue in...
In all states, you have a right to defend yourself from physical harm. There are situations in which you can use deadly force. You do need to realistically believe that you are in danger of potentially suffering fatal injuries yourself. The force you use has to be...
If you drive on a regular basis, chances are you have gotten yourself in some form of a traffic violation situation at some point. Whereas a ticket for a traffic violation can be stressful and costly, it is usually a straightforward process – you pay the fine or...
The overwhelming majority of individuals take no pleasure from being involved in physical violence of any kind. Unfortunately, a large number of these people will also find themselves under attack at some point in time. In such a scenario, are you entitled to use...
