Each year, thousands of consumers purchase vehicles that develop serious issues shortly after the sale is finalized. Buying a new or used vehicle is a significant financial investment, and consumers are rightfully upset and concerned when a vehicle for which they paid hard-earned money does not function as intended. Fortunately for consumers, New Jersey’s Lemon […]

In New Jersey, new car owners are protected from defective automobiles under the Lemon Laws. These laws are designed to protect consumers from unsafe and defective vehicles and to ensure manufacturers are adhering to the proper protocol. To help those who have bought or leased defective automobiles, an experienced lemon law attorney, like David W. […]

New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, signed a bill that will make it easier for individuals to seek expungement of their criminal records. The new law shortens the waiting periods and makes various changes to the procedures and requirements.  Around mid-April anyone convicted of a crime in New Jersey will find it significantly less difficult to […]

Shoplifting is often viewed as a relatively minor offense, and may even be thought of as a rite of passage for many young people. In reality, however, shoplifting is a crime that can have a serious impact on nearly every aspect of a person’s life, as one New Jersey firefighter is currently discovering. According to […]

Recently a new case came down in New Jersey that has changed what the police need in order to search your car.  Previously, if a police officer suspected something illegal might be in your car, they would need to get a search warrant or rely on an exception to a search warrant (such as finding […]

If you’ve been charged with a crime, misdemeanor, or even minor traffic violation, you may be required to go to court to plead your case. If you don’t show up, or miss paying a fine on the above, you could soon be faced with another problem: a bench warrant. These l ittle-known consequences should be […]

Non-violent types of financial and business crimes are understood as ‘white collar’, because of the professional atmosphere in which they unfold. Despite common misconceptions, there are steep penalties attached with white collar crime convictions, including large sums of financial fines and prison time. There are many types of fraud which fall under white collar crime, […]

Several weeks ago, a Jersey City woman holding a baby, as well as two other passengers, fled the scene of an accident involving her personal vehicle and a fire truck, a serious offense that could carry heavy charges. The woman, Bianca Lockett, was found by witnesses and police summons several hours after the incident. The […]

Understanding the legal definitions of harassment is important for all New Jersey residents, both in terms of knowing your rights to safety, and taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself should a harassment charge arise. Read on to learn more about the NJ legal definitions of harassment, some consequences from harassment, and what you can […]