Should I hire an attorney for any municipal court related matter?
Experienced attorney Edward S. Cooper ESQ discusses municipal court matters and when it is important to retain counsel to protect you and your rights. Under what circumstance should I hire a municipal court attorney to represent me? My answer is, it depends. If you have […]
Should I just plead out a DUI charge in Union County New Jersey?
DWI Attorney in Union County NJ Who Will Fight for You Protecting the rights of those charged with DUI across NJ out of our Linden office In the following video, Mr. Edward S. Cooper ESQ, based on his experience advises about the proper path to […]
Prescription Drugs and DWI Attorneys Union County NJ
Prescription Drugs Attorneys Serving Clients in Linden, Rahway, Clark, Roselle, Elizabeth, and throughout Union County, Essex County, and northern Middlesex County. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) contrary to common belief, does not only mean driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. New Jersey […]
The Problems with Choosing to Represent Yourself in Union County NJ Courts
Linden Attorney Advising Clients in Rahway, Clark, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, Edison and across New Jersey Many people who are considering self-representation in a court proceeding may wonder how the court will view them and how they will be treated by the judge. The […]
Disorderly Conduct Charges Union County NJ
Disorderly conduct is one of the most common crimes charged by police and covers a wide variety of situations that range from fighting to lewd and offensive language. Depending on the offense, penalties for disorderly conduct can range from fines to time in jail. Though […]
What Can I Do if a Friend or Family Member is Arrested?
Being arrested in Union County, Linden, Westfield, Scotch Plains, or anywhere can be a scary experience not only for the one being arrested but for their family as well. Being arrested can leave the family feeling frightened, confused, and wondering what to do next. Given […]
Challenging Traffic Stops in New Jersey
Traffic stops are the first step in many Municipal Court legal issues including DWI’s, drug offenses, traffic violations, and more. Unfortunately, many New Jersey citizens do not understand their rights during traffic stops, searches, and seizures. This can lead to scenarios where individuals voluntarily waive their rights or become victims […]
What do Disorderly Persons Charges Entail?
New Jersey legal terminology can be confusing. For starters, many individuals who have been charged with disorderly conduct charges believe that is the same as disorderly persons, and vice versa. Disorderly persons offenses are a classification of charges which replace what many other states consider […]
Mishandling of Evidence in DWI Arrests
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a traffic offense in New Jersey punishable by up to 180 days in county jail, suspended driver’s license for a period of 10 years, and a $1,000 fine. In addition to these penalties, DWI arrests will show on your driving record for […]
Man Arrested has $44k in Unpaid Tolls and Traffic Violations
Last Friday, July 21st, Newark resident Antonio L. Laracuente, 37, was caught passing through an EZPass toll on the George Washington Bridge without paying. Port Authority spokesman Joseph Pentangelo said than an officer spotted him driving though a lower-level toll at 7:45 a.m. in his […]