During the Summer months, DWI/DUI (aka drunk driving) offenses often increase dramatically. Clients often ask if there is anything we can do to help with a refusal charge in New Jersey. This is often a very misunderstood area of criminal defense.
Recently, Hunter Biden, the second son of President Joe Biden, entered a plea agreement with the federal government to plead guilty to federal tax evasion charges in exchange for recommendation of probation.
Biden was also charged under 18 USC §922 (g) and (n) – possession of a firearm or ammunition by a prohibited person. This is a felony offense and a person convicted of it faces up to ten (10) years of federal incarceration.
Recently, an National Football League (NFL) player for the New England Patriots was arrested at an airport for the illegal possession of a handgun. Airport security discovered the handgun when they searched his carryon luggage. What defenses are available to him?
In Pennsylvania, the charge of homicide by vehicle and leaving the scene of accident involving death do not require the Commonwealth to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt with regards to intent to cause death.
Recently, professional UFC fighter, Conor McGregor, made the headlines for the wrong type of knock out! McGregor attended the NBA Finals Playoff Game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. McGregor and the Mascot, Bernie, engaged in a skit which was supposed to portray a fight between the two characters.
A former US Marine, Daniel Penny, is charged with manslaughter after he allegedly killed a homeless man on the NYC subway.
Recently, an incident occurred in Philadelphia involving the State Police and alleged street racers. One suspected racer was shot and killed after his vehicle allegedly struck at least 2 Troopers.
Summer is here and many Pennsylvania residents will cross a bridge and spend a substantial amount of time in New Jersey. Pennsylvania residents, however, are often shocked to find out how different the laws are in New Jersey. One common area of misunderstanding are police car stops and vehicle searches.
This change comes after a Memorial Day weekend where Ocean City police responded to nearly 1,000 incidents, including underage drinking, vandalism, assault, shoplifting and illegal firearms. This was nearly 100 more than the previous year!
The Memorial Day weekend is about to start but there are some new changes to the laws and ordinances at various South Jersey Shore towns where many plan to travel from the Philadelphia Metro area this summer. While ordinances are not crimes, they still subject the violators to fines and potential jail.
