What happens if you are charged with DUI in New Jersey? When a motorist has been stopped by police, the officer may notice signs that the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This may give the officer enough evidence to begin an investigation to determine whether or not the individual is impaired. […]
Criminal evidence: Hearsay and the fresh complaint exception A New Jersey ruling explores the “fresh complaint” exception to hearsay. It applies to cases involving a sex crime. Every criminal lawyer knows about “hearsay.” This is the infamous rule, which excludes “he said, she said” testimonial evidence from a criminal case. Hearsay is “information received from […]
New Jersey most recent state to “ban the box” on employment applications Criminal convictions can be harmful to finding employment A criminal conviction can lead to a vicious and well-known cycle; one mistake leads to difficulty finding employment, which makes it hard to reintegrate into society, which makes committing another criminal offense more likely. Often, […]
