- 19September
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If you drive while suspended for DUI, you will go to jail
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 As we have previously discussed, drunk driving convictions (whether by plea or trial conviction) are very serious in New Jersey and carry with them several mandatory penalties. The prosecutors take these cases seriously and they will not agree to drop the charges or plead them down to a lesser offense. One- Posted by admin Posted on 19 Sep 0 Comments Read More
- 25July
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Lawsuits for children injured during youth sports
UPDATED JULY 25, 2019 As part of our extensive New Jersey Personal Injury practice, we are occasionally asked by parents whether they can bring a lawsuit for injuries suffered by their child during a youth sporting event. Lately, there has been a lot more public education about the dangers of youth contact sports. The- Posted by admin Posted on 25 Jul 0 Comments Read More
- 09May
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Police cannot track cell phones without a warrant, Supreme Court rules
UPDATED MAY 9, 2019 Related: Can police track my cellphone without a warrant?, Criminal Law, No Warrant Required for Facebook Postings, Understanding the Fee for a NJ Criminal Defense Attorney. Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As a New Jersey criminal defense attorney, I am sometimes asked, “can police track my cellphone without a warrant?”- Posted by admin Posted on 09 May 0 Comments Read More
- 21March
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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 you don’t even live there? In our criminal defense practice, especially our Passaic County, Essex County, and Hudson County cases, we hear questions like these- Posted by admin Posted on 21 Mar 0 Comments Read More
- 05March
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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 prohibited from providing misleading material information that results in an uninformed plea. This may be considered ineffective assistance of counsel. Several weeks ago, the Appellate- Posted by admin Posted on 05 Mar 0 Comments Read More
- 27February
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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 clients in New Jersey may have lots of questions about transporting guns in their cars and whether police may search a car for guns. Recently,- Posted by admin Posted on 27 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 12February
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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 able to make claims against all available insurance policies. Sometimes we must unfortunately advise our clients that they are not able to make a claim- Posted by admin Posted on 12 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 05February
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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 non-delegable duty to do certain things that prevent their employees from intentionally harming people. For example, a company should not ignore signs that an employee- Posted by admin Posted on 05 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 16December
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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 without probable cause? Or do they need permission or a warrant? The United States Supreme Court recently addressed this question, and the outcome will likely- Posted by admin Posted on 16 Dec 0 Comments Read More
- 12November
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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 should consult with a New Jersey traffic defense attorney right away if you receive a ticket for careless driving. As we explain below, there are- Posted by admin Posted on 12 Nov 0 Comments Read More