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One particularly surprising action that may result in you being required to appear in the local court is illegal dumping. The state of New Jersey, local municipalities, and federal laws impose serious punishments on those found illegally dumping in their jurisdictions. Illegal dumping is the […]

If you or someone you love has, for any reason, stopped paying fines imposed by a traffic court in the State of New Jersey, you need to be aware that a series of consequences is building on the horizon – unless you deal with the […]

Read on to learn more, and use this information to tighten up your driving practices, so both people and your pocketbook stay safe. The importance of being a cautious driver on New Jersey’s roadways is obvious. Being rash in your decision-making while operating a vehicle […]

In New Jersey, criminal offenses fall under the broader categories of misdemeanors and felonies. Infractions are typically the non-criminal offenses that fall below the main levels of criminal charges. Infractions include situations such as littering or traffic violations.  Misdemeanors include shoplifting less than $200 worth […]

Were you rushing to work or an appointment, and you received a traffic ticket for failing to stop at a traffic light or a stop sign? Did you misjudge the yellow light? Could it be you thought you had enough time to clear the intersection, […]

Did you know that New Jersey has the 11th highest number of licensed drivers when compared with other states? With more than 6.3 million drivers on the road, New Jersey driving laws are in place to maintain control of the highways and byways of the […]

You can wipe the points associated with the DUI in several ways; but what happens with the record of a DWI? Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense in New Jersey because it puts you, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians […]

It is always important to practice road safety on New Jersey’s roadways. An especially important time to stay alert and extra cautious on the road is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. And because of […]

Currently, New Jersey courthouses and court facilities are open only to attorneys, litigants, and public members with scheduled proceedings or appointments. The New Jersey judiciary continues to issue orders and other directives setting out measures to address how COVID-19’s restrictions may impact court access for […]

In New Jersey as in the entire United States, every individual has the right to a fair and speedy trial, under the sixth amendment of the United States Constitution. This right applies to all defendants accused of a crime and is no different for those […]