When Does Harassment in the Workplace Rise to the Level of a Hostile Work...
For harassment in the workplace to be legally actionable, it must constitute a hostile work environment. Not all harassment creates a hostile work environment. A work environment becomes hostile when...
View ArticleI Was Injured in a Car Accident. What Should I Do?
Being involved in a car accident is a scary experience. Your health and well-being should be your number one priority. You should always call 9-1-1 to report the accident and request medical...
View ArticleHave You Been Wrongfully Terminated in New Jersey?
A common question I get from clients or potential clients is “have I been wrongfully terminated?” In New Jersey as in most other jurisdictions, your employment is “at will” unless your employment...
View ArticleMOST FREQUENTLY ASKED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE & DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED...
Over the years, in representing hundreds of clients who have been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenses, the same questions are frequently asked....
View ArticleNEW JERSEY RECENT DWI LAW CHANGES AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU
In December 2019, the State of New Jersey adopted radical changes to its Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws. These changes have a far-reaching affect on anyone...
View ArticleNEW JERSEY’S PRETRIAL RELEASE SYSTEM IS FAR FROM PERFECT
New Jersey bail reform proponents are still celebrating and will tell you that the State’s bail reform law, which took effect in January of 2017, has been a wonderful success. Proponents will also...
View ArticleHOW TO WIN A “SPEEDING” CASE WHEN POLICE RADAR IS INVOLVED BY ALEXANDER...
Once a client hires the law firm in a matter wherein police targeted their vehicle with a radar device, our first step is to file a so called lawyer’s notice of appearance. Simultaneal, we further...
View ArticleWHEN ARE POLICE OFFICERS ALLOWED TO STOP AN INDIVIDUAL AND CONDUCT A PAT DOWN...
First, police officers must have a legitimate reason to stop and/or detain an individual. Reasonable suspicion that justifies a brief, investigatory stop, only exists if the person being stopped is...
View ArticleCAN A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT BE RELEASED ONCE THEY ARE DENIED PRETRIAL RELEASE BY...
The above is a typical question often time posted by a criminal defendant and/or their family members after pretrial release is denied by the judge. My answer to this question is “maybe” … and I will...
View ArticleThe Legal Insanity Defense in New Jersey
There are plenty of naysayers out there relative to the insanity or temporary insanity defense, but thankfully, in New Jersey, our courts do recognize the so-called M’Naghten insanity defense (or...
View ArticleWhat happens if a criminal defendant is convicted, they subsequently lose on...
It may be possible, in these cases where defendants have exhausted their appeals, for them to file for post-conviction relief (PCR). Pursuant to New Jersey Court Rules, specifically, Rule 3:22...
View ArticleCan my guilty plea in a criminal case be used against me in a related civil...
New Jersey courts have held that guilty pleas in criminal proceedings are evidential in related civil matters as an exception to the rule against hearsay. Specifically, as a statement made by a...
View ArticleCAN THE POLICE SEARCH MY CAR, IN NEW JERSEY, WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT?
The answer to the above question, which is often asked by my clients is “probably not” in light of cases recently decided by the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division. However, the factual...
View ArticleNEW JERSEY DWI SENTENCING AND STATE V. LAURICK
When a person has multiple DWI convictions in the State of New Jersey, the penalties one faces includes incarceration. If you have a prior DWI conviction and received a second, third, or subsequent...
View ArticleTHE BENEFITS OF HAVING A WILL IN NEW JERSEY
In New Jersey, many people wait to prepare a Will or do not have a Will because they feel it is costly and/or unnecessary. However, having a Will is an easy and straightforward process that can make...
View ArticleNAVAGATING NEW JERSEY’S PROCESS FOR SEEKING AND OBTAINING ZONING VARIANCES
If you are a homeowner or a business owner and you are looking to improve or use the property, you may have to make an application for a variance with the town that the property is located. In order...
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