In a recent shift in enforcement, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is issuing criminal summonses to cyclists for certain traffic violations that were previously treated as civil infractions. Under this new law, offenses such as running red lights, failing to stop a ...

On Monday, Feb. 22, after much back-and-forth with state senators and legislators, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to legalize most marijuana use and possession in New Jersey. The passage of bill A1987 makes NJ the 13th state to remove criminal penalties for recreational ...

Living in New Jersey can be very expensive, and sometimes the costs of residing in the garden state can become overwhelming. When past due debts begin to pile up, filing for bankruptcy may provide many with a way to get a fresh start on their finances. Unfortunately, as the ...

Deciding whether or not it’s the right time to file for bankruptcy is a difficult decision in the best of times. The decision only becomes more difficult during these unprecedented times of pandemic and economic crisis. There are several things that need to be consider ...

On Thursday, Dec. 19, NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed two major pieces of legislation to reform New Jersey’s criminal justice system and give those convicted of past offenses an opportunity to start over. The bills help establish New Jersey’s expungement process as one of the ...

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits “unreasonable searches and seizures” by police and other government agencies. When police have a warrant, they can enter a person’s home without the homeowner’s consent, or even if he/she isn’t home (more on t ...