Given that officers have to interact with criminals, those impaired by mind-altering substances and those experiencing mental health emergencies, they need to be able to protect themselves. They have training in the use of physical force and typically carry firearms and other weapons. Sometimes, the actions an officer takes will cross the line between protection […]
St. Patrick’s Day is an annual Irish holiday Americans celebrate with massive parades and let us not forget, the trademark Guinness and green-colored lager beer. People join drinking contests in participating pubs, chugging that green beer as if their lives depended on it. If they are considering driving home after, their lives may very well […]
Most New Jersey citizens trust their local and state police to protect them. While the vast majority of officers strive to serve their communities from dangerous criminals, some police may cross a line during interrogations. When this happens, victims of police brutality need to be aware of their rights. Excessive force Excessive force remains one […]
If you cooperate with the police during an arrest, you expect that there will be no use of unjustifiable force. However, it may not be the case, and you might find yourself nursing physical injuries from a simple arrest, a classic case of police brutality. Understandably, law enforcement requires the use of force in some […]
Driving is an essential part of daily life for many people in New Jersey. Being allowed to operate a vehicle on the road can help facilitate employment as well as family visits. As a result, the consequences of a DUI conviction can be devastating. Breathalyzer tests often form a key part of the evidence in […]
Have you been in a situation where you believed an officer may have used excessive force? Do you understand what levels of force are considered acceptable? Excessive police force is presumed when an officer applies physical force greater than what needs to be used against a person who is not resisting arrest. If an officer is […]
We give thanks, today and every day, for you and the trust you place in us. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients because we understand that strong relationships lead to better results. We hope that this holiday allows you to spend time with loved ones, to rest, reflect, and give thanks. […]
New York resident Matthew Madonna, allegedly one of the ruling bosses of the Lucchese crime family, was sentenced earlier this month to five years in the New Jersey state prison facility in Trenton, after pleading guilty to running an illegal gambling operation. Madonna was formally charged with violation of the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations […]
A dog is man’s best friend-most of the time. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than four million Americans are bitten by domesticated canines every year, and almost a million of those bites develop some type of infection. New Jersey law imposes what is known as “strict liability” on dog owners, making it […]
When you are involved in an accident, chances are good that you’ll replay the events over and over in your mind, like a video that keeps looping. You may think you’ll never forget exactly what happened. You may be surprised then, when you’re in a deposition a year later, that everything seems less than clear. […]
