While legal experts have alleged that the Russian proceeding are a “show trial”; Griner would have few, if any, real defenses to these criminal charges under the U.S. constitution either!
While it is our sincere hope that you and your family will enjoy this and all holidays without an issue, as I have stated a countless number of times, a drunk driving charge can happen to anyone regardless of their station in life.
Everyone has the legal right against illegal search and seizure, but commercial settings, like an airports and train stations, are different. Commercial passengers are subject to heightened security measures than the average law-abiding citizen.
The exceptions to your constitutional rights often work against your right against search and seizure. They are, therefore, very important to a case especially if you or a friend is facing a potential state prison sentence.
While traffic offenses aren’t as serious as something like an illegal handgun, narcotic, or a violent felony, they’re nevertheless important to our clients and their families living, working or vacationing in the Garden State.
New Jersey rarely uses blood draw so the Birchfield has really no affect on New Jersey Drunk Driving cases. Birchfield does affect Pennsylvania cases involving blood draws
Griner has remained in custody in Russia since February when she was stopped at the airport with the alleged substance. The alleged cannabis (marijuana) vape cartridges were found in her luggage by custom officials at the airport.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania share borders, bridges, and sometimes even their love for certain professional sports teams but they have very different laws with regards to marijuana (cannabis). While the illegal possession of marijuana isn’t as nearly as serious as the illegal possession of a handgun, it is still can be a felony in some cases. This blog brings to together the most common questions that we receive about marijuana in both states.
New York, like New Jersey, does allow permits to carry handguns, but it was virtually impossible (before June 23, 2022) to obtain one given the process. In New York, similar to New Jersey, the applicant must show a “justified” need for the gun and a Court must approve the application. In most situations, the permit isn’t issued.
The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has struck down a New York Law which prevented people in New York from obtaining a permit to carry without demonstrating a particular need for carrying a gun.
