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With the biggest shopping season upon us, the state of New Jersey will likely notice an increase in shoplifting charges over the next couple of months. Understanding the consequences of a shoplifting charge is important, especially if you have pending charges. The state tends to be strict when it comes to shoplifting. Understanding New Jersey’s Shoplifting Charges If you are…
Distracted driving is dangerous, whether it is the middle of the summer or following an icy storm in winter. However, distracted driving tends to lead to an increase in car accidents during the winter months. Understanding the contributing factors, as well as how to handle a winter car accident, is important. Read more: What to do if You’re Injured as a Passenger in…
New Jersey recently legalized recreational marijuana following this year’s election results. While these changes do not yet mean that it is legal to recreationally use marijuana, it will be legal in the future. Disproportionate Arrests Made for Marijuana Use Legalizing recreational marijuana has been on the agenda of many following an increase in marijuana-related arrests. Activists attended rallies and encouraged…
While there are many benefits to hiring a personal injury attorney to represent you following an accident, it is also important to choose the right one. Choosing the right one requires that they are not only experienced in New Jersey personal injury laws but also have specific experience in your type of personal injury case. These ten important questions can be helpful…
The media has brought awareness to the problem of police brutality. But, do you know what to do if you are the victim of police brutality? If not, you are not alone. Examples of Police Brutality There has been a lot of debate around what is considered police brutality. While police are usually permitted to use some amount of force to…
If you are arrested for a minor criminal offense in New Jersey (often called a disorderly persons offense or petty disorderly persons offense), you will receive a summons, which notifies you of your obligation to appear in municipal court on a certain date. The municipal court will be located in the city or township where you were arrested. When you…
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are some of the most common accidents suffered by New Jersey residents. When these accidents occur on someone else’s property, such as on a sidewalk, in a parking lot, or in a store or restaurant, it is likely that someone else’s negligence led to the accident. When that is the case, the injured accident victim…
When you are injured on the job, you expect your workers’ compensation claim to cover your damages. So, it can feel confusing when you receive a letter stating that you are denied. Without workers’ compensation benefits, how will you cover your expenses? Who will cover the cost of your medical bills? A denial is not always a final decision and you may…
The state of New Jersey tends to be strict when it comes to drug crimes. Possession or distribution of drugs in New Jersey can land you a criminal record and even jail time. If you are charged with a drug crime while in a school zone, then you could be met with even stricter of legal consequences. New Jersey Drug Laws…
No one expects to be involved in a truck accident. But, when it does happen, it can feel like your life changes overnight. You might find it difficult to return to work, which can make it tough to keep up with household bills. Additionally, if you suffer significant injuries, which is common in truck accidents, you might experience a lot of…