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Can police detain me if they have a search warrant?

UPDATED MARCH 21, 2019 What happens if police show up to your New Jersey home with a search warrant? Can they detain you? Are you free to leave? What if…

If you are offered probation, can you go to jail?

UPDATED MARCH 12, 2019 As a New Jersey criminal attorney, I am asked if a guilty plea and probation will result in jail time.  In New Jersey, if you accept…

Understanding that domestic violence plea results in loss of firearm permits

UPDATED MARCH 5, 2019 As a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer, I am frequently asked by clients how a guilty plea will affect them.  In fact, criminal defense attorneys are…

Transporting Firearms in New Jersey – getting searched, and getting caught

Updated Feb. 27 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Gun crimes and issues regarding carrying firearms and possessing weapons have been heavily covered by news sources lately. And our…

U.S. SUPREME COURT CASE LIMITS CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE

The Supreme Court just ruled unanimously that the U.S. Constitution places limits on the ability of state and localities to seize and keep cash and other items like cars, houses,…

Commercial property owner has duty to remove snow/ice from sidewalk at vacant building

Updated Feb. 12, 2019 As New Jersey attorneys who represent people seriously injured in falls on ice and snow, we are constantly working to make sure that our clients are…

Injuries caused by employees of charities

Updated Feb. 5, 2019 As New Jersey personal injury lawyers, we are sometimes consulted by people who have been injured by employees of charitable organizations. Normally, a business has a…

How do I get custody back from my child’s mother in New Jersey?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. I do a lot of New Jersey custody cases, and almost daily fathers ask me how they can get custody of their child back…

Drunk Driving and Car Accidents in New Jersey

UPDATED January 14, 2019 There are a lot of legal issues involving drunk driving and car accidents. People may be hurt and suffer severe personal injuries in car accidents. Drunk…

Can police seize your guns if you have not committed a crime?

  Empty bullets and a gun on at table Article by: Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Often in my Criminal Practice, and occasionally in my Family Practice,…

Can police use a drug sniffing dog without probable cause?

What happens if police show up to your New Jersey home with a drug sniffing dog? Are they permitted to use the dog around your home to search for drugs…

I was hurt in an accident, do I need a lawyer?

UPDATED Dec. 11, 2018 What happens if you are unfortunately injured in an accident? You might ask, do I need a lawyer? Won't the insurance company for person at fault…

What will happen if I am served with a restraining order in New Jersey? (UPDATED)

UPDATED DEC 1. 2018 As New Jersey criminal and family lawyers, clients come to us after having received a temporary restraining order (TRO). Naturally, they want to know what will…

Out-of-State Drivers and No Fault (Updated)

UPDATED Nov. 22, 2018 New Jersey has a No Fault law, and, as New Jersey personal injury lawyers, several people have asked us what this means if a perseon who…

Can I go to jail for careless driving in New Jersey? (Updated)

  Updated Nov. 12 2018 As New Jersey traffic attorneys, we are sometimes asked, "can I go to jail for careless driving?" There is no clear cut answer, and you…

What is it like to deal with insurance adjusters?

So you want to settle you personal injury case?  Well, if you do then you have probably had the unfortunate experience of dealing with an insurance adjuster like this one!…

Can I pass a car waiting to make a left turn? (Updated)

Updated Oct 20, 2018 People often ask if they are allowed to pass on the right when another car is waiting to make a left turn. It is common in…

Warrantless Searches of Cars UPDATED

Updated October 15, 2018 As most people know, the police generally need a warrant if they want to perform a search. However, police often do not need a warrant if…

How much does it cost to fight for custody in New Jersey?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When two parents break up, it is not uncommon for one of them to file a Complaint with the court and establish a custody…

How do I know if I need a lawyer for a car accident in New Jersey? UPDATED

UPDATED Oct. 7, 2018 After a car accident, many people ask themselves, "Do I need a lawyer?" How does a person know if they need a lawyer after an accident?…