You may have heard people express concern about today’s young people and their odds of getting caught up in criminal activity. The way that some people tell it, young people are dangerous, highly likely to commit crimes and difficult to control. They worry about what...
Month: April 2020
What happens if you violate your probation in New Jersey?
For many defendants, probation is a godsend. When it isn’t possible to avoid a conviction, probation is often considered “the next best thing” because it allows the individual to avoid jail. The only problem is that many defendants are unprepared for the harsh...
How will a DUI conviction affect your future?
If you’re arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, you’re likely to have concerns about the impact on your future. However, before you get too far ahead of yourself, keep in mind that an arrest doesn’t always result in a conviction....
Arson charges in New Jersey
If you’ve been arrested for arson in New Jersey, you face some potentially serious penalties. Arson is the term used when someone deliberately starts a destructive fire or causes an explosion, but there are different “levels” or degrees of severity to the charges....
Any blood alcohol content level can lead to a DUI
Drivers often think that only a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08% can get them a DUI -- or, at least, anything over that legal limit. This is why people often try to judge whether or not they think they’re too drunk to drive. They’re trying to decide if,...