Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Speaks out against Legal Marijuana
The last few weeks of New Jersey news have been filled with reports predicting the impending legalization of marijuana and creation of a marijuana industry in the state, allowing New Jersey businesses to grow and sell the drug. However, not everyone is supportive of this idea. Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Stephen Reid has strongly opposed the legalization of pot and recently spoke out against the latest bill, urging lawmakers to vote against it.
Both Sides of the Marijuana Debate in NJ
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Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault Charges in NJ
Simple & Aggravated Assault in NJ: What's the Difference?
In New Jersey and many other jurisdictions, criminal law categorizes assault offenses based on the severity of the injuries or accompanying circumstances of the assault. Under New Jersey law, there are two different types of assault: simple assault and aggravated assault. If you have been charged with either of these offenses, it is important to seek the advice of a lawyer right away. The criminal defense attorneys at Proetta ...
Criminal Charges at New Jersey Amusement Parks
Arrested at an Amusement Park in NJ?
You may have gone to an amusement park in Ocean County, New Jersey to have a good time, but once a visit ends in criminal charges, the fun and games are over. While amusement parks like Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Six Flags Great Adventure, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach, and Venice Amusements have reputations for being family-oriented destinations, many people are arrested at these locations every year. Charges like disorderly conduct, simple assault, ...
What Happens After You’re Arrested in New Jersey?
Criminal Legal Process in Ocean County, NJ
If you or a loved one were just arrested in New Jersey, you are likely nervous and anxious about what will happen next. While there are plenty of unknowns left in your case immediately following an arrest, understanding the criminal justice process in New Jersey can help to demystify the next steps. With local offices in Ocean County, our criminal defense lawyers at Proetta & Oliver regularly defend clients arrested in Toms River, Brick, ...
Warrant vs. Summons in NJ: What’s the Difference?
The Difference between a Warrant and a Summons in New Jersey
If a criminal complaint is made against you in New Jersey, it may result in either a warrant for your arrest or the issuance of a summons, depending on whether New Jersey law allows a warrant to be issued for that offense and a few other factors. This distinction is important because if an arrest warrant is issued against you, you will be taken into police custody for at least some period of time. With a summons, you will be ...
What Needs to be Proven for a DWI Conviction in New Jersey?
If you have been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, you are facing the possibility of having your license suspended, paying significant fines, and even serving time in jail. Additionally, the potential penalties for DWI increase with each subsequent offense. With so much on the line, it is crucial to hire a lawyer who is experienced in DWI defense, thoroughly understands the forms of evidence that often come into play in DUI cases, and can advocate on your ...
Airsoft Gun Charges in Ocean County NJ
Airsoft Gun Possession in Ocean County, New Jersey
While New Jersey law makes a distinction between deadly weapons like handguns, shotguns, and rifles, and what some people would consider recreational “toy” guns like airsoft guns, BB guns, or paintball guns, these later three are still classified as “firearms” under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1. This includes electric airsoft guns, gas airsoft guns, spring-powered airsoft guns, pump paintball guns, semi-automatic paintball guns, 3-shot burst paintball ...
Police Dashcam Footage in NJ Criminal Cases
Charged after Being Pulled Over, Is the Video Evidence a Possible Defense?
Police dashcam footage can be a blessing or a curse for your criminal case, depending on what the video depicts. If you have recently been arrested for a criminal or traffic offense in Ocean County, New Jersey, like eluding police, resisting arrest, aggravated assault of a police officer, hindering apprehension, obstruction, or driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might fear the potential release of the arresting ...
Heroin Case Dismissed in Entirety Based on Bad Search
Most people go down the jersey shore for a good time. For some people that means going down to Seaside Heights or Point Pleasant for a nice day on the boardwalk with the family. However, it has also become a popular destination for many others who travel to the shore for the weekend to party with drugs or alcohol. The local police are well aware of this fact and actively patrol the streets always on the look-out for illegal activities and drug use.
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The Rules of Stopping and Searching a Car in New Jersey
Charged with a Crime after a Search of my Car
Freedom is possibly the most central value of American life. The right to have autonomy in our movement, liberty in our choices, and protection of our privacy are closely held freedoms, protected by the U.S. Constitution, with certain limitations. These constitutional protections extend to drivers and impact law enforcement’s ability to stop and search a vehicle in New Jersey and across the United States. If you drive a car in the state of New ...