If police officers arrest you for a suspected crime, they can search you as well as the area within your immediate vicinity or any area that is under your control (such as your vehicle). If they come across your cellphone in the search, you may have questions about whether or not they have the right […]

Even as someone accused of a crime, you maintain particular rights that cannot be violated. If the police do not protect your rights and use excessive force during an arrest, you may pursue your own legal claim against them.

Understanding whether or not a police officer has placed you under arrest is critically important for identifying your rights. Anyone accused of a crime still maintains basic rights that cannot be violated by an officer, even when that officer suspects that that person is guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony.

Marijuana possession charges involve many different factors, in particular, the weight of the marijuana found on or near your person. Many different marijuana-related crimes in New Jersey exist that are related to possession, use or distribution.

If you have been accused of a crime, in certain situations it might make sense to volunteer to get treatment. For example, if you have been accused of driving under the influence or a drug-related charge, you may opt to try to go to treatment and think that this will not only help your criminal […]