New Jersey Bail Reform 2025: What Defendants in High-Crime Counties as well as ALL NJ counties Need to Know

New Jersey’s 2025 bail reform marks a seismic shift in pretrial release, prioritizing public safety and equity over financial status. For residents in high-crime counties like Essex, Camden, and Cumberland—where arrest rates outpace statewide averages—understanding...

Immediate Actions to Take After a DUI Arrest  

Remain Silent & Compliant Politely decline to answer questions beyond identifying yourself. You are legally obligated to provide your license, registration, and insurance—but nothing more. Request Legal Representation Immediately State clearly: “I wish to speak...

The reporting requirements for pilots who get DWIs

New Jersey motorists who are convicted of operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs lose their driving privileges and can be fined and sent to jail. Pilots who are convicted on DWI charges can lose their livelihoods as well. Some pilots...

Flaws with field sobriety tests

When the police pull over a New Jersey motorist suspected of driving while intoxicated, a field sobriety test will surely follow. If the driver fails the field sobriety test, legal troubles will begin. Failing does not mean the court will accept the evidence without...