Blog Posts in 2021
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Can Juveniles Be Tried as Adults in New Jersey?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIf your child has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, you know how stressful and worrisome this situation is as a parent. The idea of your child being adjudicated (or undergoing judgment and receiving a sentence for their crimes) in the juvenile court system is likely less intimidating. Sentences issued in juvenile court tend to be more lenient with a goal toward rehabilitation, in ...Continue Reading -
What Are My Rights if I'm Arrested in New Jersey?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIf you’ve been arrested, a million thoughts likely raced through your mind while under custody. Will I go to jail? If so, how long will I be there? How will this affect the rest of my life? What will my family and friends think? Is there any hope for me in my circumstances? When in this scenario, it’s essential you know your rights and secure the representation of an experienced criminal defense ...Continue Reading -
How a DWI/DUI Conviction Can Affect Your Car Insurance
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWhen you are convicted of a DWI/DUI , you can expect there to be financial consequences. Not only will your car insurance rates increase but you will also face multiple financial penalties as a result of your conviction. The Financial Consequences of a DUI Conviction If you are convicted of a DUI in New Jersey, the penalties vary based on whether this is a first-, second-, or third-time offense. ...Continue Reading -
What Disqualifies You from Gun Ownership?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueThe Second Amendment is an integral part of our constitutional rights in America. You have a right to protect yourself and your property. However, the right to bear arms is conditional and subject to reasonable limitations. Your right to bear arms can be affected —and essentially restricted —if you are convicted of certain federal or state crimes and felonies. It is important to note that New ...Continue Reading -
DWI with a Minor Passenger in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA DWI conviction in New Jersey can result in harsh criminal penalties, such as fines, driver’s license suspension, and potentially jail time. However, if you are pulled over for drunk driving with a child in the vehicle, you could face more serious consequences. According to state law, it is a “disorderly persons offense” to drive while impaired with a minor who is 17 years old or younger in the ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey Courts Expunge Over 360,000 Marijuana Cases
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueOn September 16, 2021, the New Jersey Judiciary announced that the state has expunged over 362,000 marijuana cases since July 1 – with thousands more to come. The move comes months after the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an order, which “provides for the dismissal, vacating, and expungement of certain marijuana and hashish cases from criminal records. In 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed ...Continue Reading -
Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault in NJ
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueThere are two types of assault charges in New Jersey: simple assault and aggravated assault . As the names apply, simple assault is less harsh compared to aggravated assault. Simple Assault in New Jersey Generally, simple assault means harming another person and causing minor injuries (e.g., small cuts and bruising), as well as threatening or attempting to harm someone else. This violent crime is ...Continue Reading -
No License Suspension for Most First DUI Offenders in NJ
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueAs of December 1, 2019, most first-time DWI offenders in New Jersey will not have their driver’s licenses suspended. However, anyone who is convicted of drunk or drugged driving must install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle(s). According to updated DWI laws, if a first offender is convicted of a DWI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of below .15 percent, license ...Continue Reading -
Sentencing for Multiple Offenses
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueHow Does Sentencing for Multiple Charges Work? Getting charged for multiple crimes is not just frightening — it can derail your livelihood. Charges are merely accusations and do not equate to a conviction. This is reassuring to know, although, it’s important to prepare for the worst and hope for the best when faced with criminal charges. Getting charged with one crime versus multiple crimes can ...Continue Reading -
Recreational Cannabis Market to Be Established in NJ
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueNew Jersey Commission Approves Regulated Marijuana Marketplace On August 19, 2021, New Jersey’s cannabis regulators approved rules to set up the state’s recreational marijuana market . While recreational marijuana was officially legalized for adults ages 21+ in February of this year, a marketplace was not yet established. Now that cultivator licenses are up for grabs in the Garden State, New ...Continue Reading -
What Happens if You Knowingly Infect Someone with HIV?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueCan You Go to Jail for Giving Someone HIV? The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has had a long, deadly history here in the US. In today’s day and age, however, our advances in medicine have allowed people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live long, healthy lives. Despite these advancements, 37 states criminalize HIV exposure, including New Jersey. Not only that but some PLHIV have been charged with ...Continue Reading -
Is It Illegal to Leave a Child in a Car in NJ?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueNew Jersey Unattended Child Law Parents have a lot on their plates. Besides working and maintaining their homes, they must tend to their children day-in and day-out. Although rewarding, the life of a parent can be overwhelming and exhausting. As such, it is easy for parents to forget the basics sometimes . Their daily routines may get disrupted, causing parents to forget even the most obvious ...Continue Reading -
Common Mistakes in Police Report Writing
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWhat Could Happen if My Police Report is Poorly Written? Police reports are the backbone of the criminal justice system, as they lay the foundation for a criminal case. For this reason, police reports are considered legal documents that only trained officials can complete. Details matter, as any mistake made in a police report could affect the entire case. Luckily, attorneys are skilled at ...Continue Reading -
How Does Drug Court Work in NJ?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWhat Is Drug Court? Drugs and alcohol are significant factors in the commission of crimes. People suffer altered states of mind and poor judgment skills when under the influence of drugs and alcohol, causing them to do things they otherwise wouldn’t do if they were sober, such as committing crimes. The state of New Jersey recognizes that it’s important to address the root of these problems, which ...Continue Reading -
Is Hazing a Crime?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueNew Jersey Hazing Law Hazing is a type of initiation that many college students participate in. Fraternities, sororities, athletic organizations, and other student establishments on university campuses initiate members into their groups in a variety of ways, including hazing. This raises questions and concerns about the hazards and impacts of hazing. In New Jersey, a person is guilty of hazing if ...Continue Reading
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