Possession of Drugs, Weapons, and Illegal Items in New Jersey
If you are in possession of drugs or a dangerous weapon in New Jersey, the police may charge you with a crime. For example, you may be stopped on the street, pulled over for a traffic stop, or surprised when authorities arrive at your home with a search warrant. Regardless of the circumstances, if police find a pistol, marijuana, stolen property, or another illegal item during a search, you may be arrested. In fact, countless New Jersey residents and visitors are charged with criminal ...
Brick Township Domestic Violence Case Shooting Deemed Justified
The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office recently released a report which contained findings about a domestic violence case in Brick Township, New Jersey, that left one man dead. Brick Township police officers responded to reports of a domestic assault, which escalated into a conflict between a local man and law enforcement. Following a review, officials in the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office determined that police in Brick Township justifiably shot Keshawn Wilson after he barricaded himself ...
New Jersey Points for Traffic Violations
Every traffic violation in New Jersey corresponds with a specific number of "points," which are applied to your driver's license. These points are recorded with the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. Motor vehicle violation points can have long-term consequences, such as extra fees and even revocation of your license. In this article, our experienced Ocean County traffic defense lawyers explain the significance of motor vehicle points in New Jersey. We also provide a list of common traffic ...
Allowing Someone Else to Drive under the Influence in NJ
Why You can be Charged with DUI for Letting Someone Else Drive Drunk in Ocean County, New Jersey Essentially everyone knows that driving while intoxicated (DWI) is illegal in New Jersey. Under State law, someone is considered intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration is at or above 0.08 percent. While most people know that they should not get behind the wheel drunk, what they often do not realize is that individuals can be charged if they let a friend or loved one drive under the ...
House Parties and Providing Alcohol to Minors Charges in New Jersey
The legal age to drink in New Jersey is 21. It is also illegal to make alcohol available to minors in this state and every other state in the U.S. However, that does not stop some parents and other adults from providing alcohol to those under the age of 21. Sometimes, parents aren't even aware underage people are consuming alcohol at their house. In other cases, parents may choose to provide alcohol in the home to children and friends because they think “they are going to do it anyway; at ...
Ocean County Among Top Counties in New Jersey for Drug-Related Deaths
A recent study investigated drug-related deaths in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. Ocean County was ranked number two in the state for drug fatalities, marking a catastrophic increase from the prior year. The investigation's results were recently released by NJ.com, which evaluated drug overdose deaths for 2016 and 2015 in each county in NJ. Comparing population data and tracking the evolution year-over-year revealed some startling results. Although Ocean County is the sixth-most ...
Weapons and Threats in Ocean County NJ
There have been several weapons threats in Ocean County, New Jersey recently, which raises an important question: what are the consequences of causing a security scare? The criminal defense attorneys at Proetta & Oliver regularly handle criminal charges arising out of weapons incidents. In this article, we will explain some of the charges that you or a loved one may face if accused of having a weapon or threatening to commit an act of violence in New Jersey. To discuss your specific ...
Seaside Heights Criminal Charges
Do I Need an Attorney for Criminal Charges in Seaside Heights, NJ? When the weather warms and the nearly 3,000 residents in Seaside Heights welcome approximately 50,000 more people to their shores, police come out in full force to patrol the area. In fact, the Borough hires additional officers for the season known as "specials," who assist in law enforcement activities. With the increased police presence, charges for marijuana possession, DWI, underage drinking, disorderly conduct, ...
Two Jackson NJ Little League Leaders Facing Theft Charges
Two former high-ranking leaders from the Holbrook Little League team in Jackson, New Jersey, Tony Del Vecchio (former president) and John Lehmann (former treasurer), are facing theft charges after allegedly stealing money from the Little League team. The theft of nearly $120,000 includes funds earned by the team during its pursuit of the Little League World Series in 2016, in which they earned a fourth place national finish. Both Del Vecchio and Lehmann were charged with second-degree ...
Charged with a Disorderly Persons Offense
One of the most common type of criminal charges issued in Ocean County, New Jersey is known as a disorderly persons offense. Our criminal defense lawyers are often asked: "what is a disorderly persons offense?" "Have I been charged with a crime?" "Is disorderly persons the same as disorderly conduct?" At Proetta & Oliver, our attorneys understand this may be the first time you are involved in a criminal case and we can help. In this article, we will explain what a disorderly persons ...