Drunk Driving Chemical Test Refusals – Breathalyzers vs. Blood Draws
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
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Brittney Griner – Marijuana is legal in many parts of the U.S. but NOT in Russia. Why this WNBA player is going to spend the next 5-10 years in a Russia prison…unless the U.S. government cuts a deal ASAP
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.
Marijuana – Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey – What is and isn’t legal!
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.
Yes! Recreational Marijuana is legal in New Jersey – Who can purchase and sell it, what can you buy, where can you get and how much can you get?
New Jersey, like many states (but NOT Pennsylvania) has legalized the still Scheduled I drug Marijuana (Cannabis). The State’s Cannabis Regulatory Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMM), permits the legal sale and use of cannabis and cannabis products for residents and non-residents. These are the top questions regarding the new law in New Jersey.
Henry Ruggs – Former NFL Player’s Lawyer File Motion to Suppress Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Evidence Following Fatal Accident
Former NFL and Las Vegas wide receiver, Henry Ruggs, remains charged with two felony counts of Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI) resulting in death and faces up to 40 years in prison on those charges alone in addition to related criminal counts against him. His criminal defense lawyers, however, have filed a Motion to Suppress the blood […]
Deshaun Watson, the Grand Jury System, and why the NFL should let him play football until there is an indictment, a trial verdict, a civil settlement, or he admits he did something wrong
If the NFL were to act, purely based on allegations and police reports, with as far as we know no real corroborating evidence (videos, recording, an indictment, civil verdict), the league is setting an extremely bad precedent!
The Top 3 Questions About Qualified Immunity & Police Misconduct
The recent police misconduct cases in major cities, like Philadelphia, have raised questions about qualified immunity. Every case is different but we often receive very similar questions from families. Here are my answers to the top 3 questions regarding qualified immunity
Should we end Qualified Immunity for government workers and police officers?
Qualified Immunity shields all government workers from civil lawsuits arising from constitutional right violations. Some believe that Ending qualified immunity is the best solution for both law enforcement and the general public.
New Jersey’s Conditional Discharge Program – Are you eligible?
In New Jersey, the Conditional Discharge Program is sometimes an option for first time offenders. This program, similar to Pennsylvania’s ARD, provides a person the ability to have his or her charges withdrawn,
Is it easier to buy an assault rifle and carry a handgun in Pennsylvania or Texas? How is New Jersey different?
there have been over 239 mass shootings in the United States in 2022 alone and so this issue of gun ownership if at the top of current events. States have the right to legislate and make laws within their borders, but state law can never conflict with federal law