What NOT to tell police during a vehicle stop in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
Here are some common questions and phrases police officers ask to investigate and collect information which could lead to a vehicle search or a search warrant:
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Private Searches vs. Government Searches – Who does the Constitution protect and what makes them different
There is a difference, however, between searches done by a government official, such as a police officer or other law enforcement and private searches. All persons have a 4th Amendment right against illegal search and seizure and both Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s constitution provide further protections.
3 Choices That Will Ruin Your Summer
Summer is here and there is nothing that can ruin it like getting arrested! While most of my readers won’t run into any trouble this summer season, they may have a friend or a family member who doesn’t read my blog, my books, or watch my videos. As I’ve written on my blog and in […]
Probable Cause & The Smell of Marijuana – Is it enough for a police search?
Our criminal defense law firm represents person charged with illegal drug and narcotic crimes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Most of our illegal drug and narcotic cases come to us following vehicle or car stops on a street, road or highway. Remember that police and other law enforcement need probable cause to search your car […]
5 Things To Know If You’re Arrested for a Drug Crime in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
I’ve always told my friends and family that a drug charge can happen to anyone because we’ve all been around people who may not really know well
Controlled Substances & Classes – Why the type of drug matters in a criminal prosecution
Our criminal defense lawyers represents accused persons charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute, deliver or manufacture in Pennsylvania (PWID) and New Jersey. These charges range from something as low a summary offense (petty disorderly- New Jersey) to as high as felony offense (Crime of the First Degree in New Jersey—indictable offenses). If […]
What to know about drugs and New Jersey: Definitions & Degrees
Like Pennsylvania, New Jersey doesn’t treat all narcotics the same way. Controlled substances are classified according to five schedules
The Top 5 Client Questions About Illegal Drug and Narcotic Crimes in Pennsylvania
Most people believe that a criminal problem like a charge for the illegal possession of heroin, or crack cocaine will never become a part of their lives but life sometimes doesn’t always work out that way.
Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) in a Motor Vehicle in New Jersey
One of the lesser known consequences of a controlled dangerous substance offense (CDS) is the potential for a driver’s license suspension.
Probable Cause, Vehicle Stops, & Drug Odor (Smell)
Police need probable cause to search your car but they don’t need a search warrant; warrantless searches are allowed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.