Most of us are familiar with polygraph tests – so called lie detector tests – from cop shows on TV. The Polygraph machine that performs polygraph tests has been around for a very long time, but the veracity of its results has always been questioned. For this very reason, polygraph test results are not always […]

In March of 2016, a New Jersey State Police Laboratory scandal emerged regarding failures to appropriately verify drug samples. In fact, the lab technician involved was accused of dry labbing positive test results – or asserting positive results without actually performing any of the necessary lab work. It’s very likely that such dry labbing techniques […]

We all make mistakes; what’s most important is that we learn from those mistakes and then leave them in the past where they belong. Expungement is the legal equivalent of just that – learning from your mistake and moving on. An effective expungement can wipe your legal slate clean by removing or expunging the crime […]

Tax evasion is known as a white collar crime and it comes with its own set of serious legal consequences. If you work with taxes in any capacity – whether as an accountant, a business manager or owner, or even as an employee – you could find yourself on the receiving end of tax fraud […]

Currently, while the state has a highly regulated medical marijuana program, New Jersey does not allow the recreational use of Marijuana. According to a report published at nbcphiladelphia.com, however, that may soon change. Legalization efforts to date have largely been stalled by current Governor Chris Christie’s opposition, who believes that marijuana can act as a […]

There are many different offenses that can lead to a loss of your driving privileges in New Jersey. The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) can suspend your driver’s license for the following reasons and more: Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs Refusing a breathalyzer test Multiple points violations on your driving record Failing […]

Probation in New Jersey allows you to avoid jail time, but there are specific conditions of release with which you must comply. To maintain this opportunity, it is necessary that you satisfy certain obligations: Stay out of legal trouble; Meet with your probation officer regularly; Fulfill any court-ordered community service; Pass random drug tests; Attend […]

Everyone should be aware that it is against the law to possess, manufacture, or sell certain types of drugs. However, like any other type of law, the criminal laws in New Jersey regarding drugs can be confusing and many people do not know the specifics about drug laws. However, drugs are a major issue in […]

Data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicates that background checks related to the purchase of a gun increased by 41 percent between October 2015 and October 2016, according to a report published at NJ.com. Some observers connect the uptick in people starting the process of purchasing a gun to uncertainty having to […]

After a blizzard and you finally dig yourself out of the mountains of snow in your driveway, it can be tempting to simply rush out to wherever you are late to be. However, this may leave you still with a few solid inches of snow atop the roof of your car. Maybe it’s not even […]