Back on January 4th 2014, New Jersey enacted a new law for criminal cases being handled in Municipal Court.  Now, for the first time a defendant with no past criminal issues can qualify for a “Conditional Dismissal”.  If granted by the Judge, a probationary term for your crime can be imposed, with certain conditions.  If […]

An expungement is procedure to erase criminal records from your past. If you have been convicted of a crime, a disorderly persons offense, town ordinance, went through a PTI/Conditional Discharge or even just arrested with your case dismissed, an expungement could be a great help. Once completed, the expungement will “extract and isolate” your past […]

Effective July 1st 2014, penalties for using a cell phone while driving in NJ will increase pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3. For a first offense the fine will now increase to  $200-$400.  A second offense will carry a fine of $400-$600.  For a third or subsequent offense the penalty will now be $600-$800, a possible loss […]

Driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) charge in New Jersey is very serious and has significant consequences. Unlike most other offenses, it is illegal in the State of New Jersey to enter into a plea bargain for a DUI/DWI. If you are convicted, a loss of license is always mandatory, while jail time, community service, and […]

New Jersey has always had a clear-cut rule. If you are stopped with no Insurance on the car you are driving, and your convicted, you will lose your license for 12 months. Your suspension could not be any longer, nor could it be any less than 1 year. In these matters the Judge’s hands were […]