By Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Being arrested for an unlawful firearm charge in Northern New Jersey triggers an immediate legal crisis. From the moment the handcuffs go on, the state’s criminal justice system treats your case with extreme severity. Under…
Flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror on Route 46, Route 3, or Interstate 80 instantly cause anxiety. That tension spikes the moment an officer asks you to step out of the vehicle or asks to look through…
Why an NJ Family Court Hearing Is Never “Informal” A single domestic dispute in New Jersey can trigger an immediate legal avalanche across two distinct court systems. Within forty-eight hours, you can find yourself served with a civil Temporary Restraining…
Photo by Dale Cruse, per Creative Commons license. No changes made. If you have been arrested, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Here are a few reasons why: Overall, consulting with an attorney as…
UPDATED MARCH 12, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. At times, a person who has been injured in a car accident through no fault of their own is still issued a traffic ticket by the police. This happens for…
UPDATED: NOVEMBER 14, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. According to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, a person is guilty of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) if they operate a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotics, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drugs.…
<UPDATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Civil forfeiture actions in New Jersey are some of the most misunderstood cases that clients ask me about. Basically, the state of New Jersey can bring a civil action against…
UPDATED AUGUST 13, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Throughout the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, many people have asked whether it is legal to film the police. Indeed, several people were arrested just for recording police actions – like…
UPDATED AUGUST 8, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. In New Jersey, if a criminal defendant is indigent and cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint a public defender. But what happens if you don’t like your public…
UPDATED JUNE 6, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Related: Criminal Law, What happens on the first court date if arrested in New Jersey?, Understanding the fee for criminal defense cases As part of my New Jersey criminal…
