Today, August 23, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed a DWI bill that revises penalties for drunk driving and ignition interlock device violations. This bill reduces the length of driver’s license suspensions for drunk driving and refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test, but increases ignition interlock devices for these offenses. The “IID” is a device…
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The Rights of the Accused
Do you know your constitutional rights if you are accused of a crime? The attorneys at Williams Law Group want you to understand the significance of your constitutional guarantees so that you feel confident proceeding through the process. If you are facing criminal charges in NJ, you may want to consult with an attorney about…
Read More »Drug Court in New Jersey
What is Drug Court? The mission of the drug court program is to assist defendants in overcoming alcohol and other drug dependencies while also resolving related criminal charges. Drug courts involve a highly specialized team process within the NJ Superior Court structure that addresses nonviolent drug-related cases. This type of court is unique in the…
Read More »Native Language and Statements to Law Enforcement
Statements individuals make to law enforcement officers are difficult to suppress and are often relied upon by prosecutors at trial. Additionally, tensions or stress levels may be running high when you are making a statement to a law enforcement officer. The courts have acknowledged that the atmosphere can feel coercive. It is often best to…
Read More »Juvenile Justice in New Jersey
Approaches to Juvenile Justice Reform Since 2003, New Jersey drastically reduced the number of incarcerated juveniles. The state participates in the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), which is overseen by the Juvenile Justice Commission. County-based committees meet regularly and work to reduce the number of youth unnecessarily or inappropriately held in secure detention. They do this…
Read More »Violation of Probation in New Jersey
What is Probation? Our clients often ask, “What happens if I violate the terms of my probation?” Individuals often receive probation for a period of one to five years in lieu of serving prison time. Probation supervision allows individuals the opportunity to remain in the community, maintain gainful employment and be a positive member of their families. Probation may require you…
Read More »Police Protocol and Driving Under the Influence
As an experienced attorney, people often ask me how the police can bring a charge of driving under the influence against them. They also wonder what the police use to determine whether you are drunk or under the influence of some kind of medication or elicit narcotic. Initial Suspicion The police may be following your car and notice…
Read More »Criminal Conspiracy in New Jersey
We represent clients facing criminal conspiracy charges throughout the state of New Jersey. Our attorneys focus their practice in Northern and Central New Jersey. If you have been indicted on conspiracy charges in NJ, call our office to schedule a free initial consultation. Our seasoned attorneys served as former prosecutors and their experiences working for…
Read More »Sentencing in New Jersey
If you are found guilty of committing an offense in a New Jersey Superior Court, then you will face a judge for a sentencing hearing. Judges consider many factors when rendering their final judgment on sentencing. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice often stipulates recommended sentences or provides a range of years of imprisonment subject…
Read More »Civil Asset Forfeiture in New Jersey
The Police Have Seized my Property, What Do I Have to Do to Get it Back? If the police have seized your property during an arrest or in the course of their investigation, you can fight to get your property back. Civil asset forfeiture provides the basis for the state to seize any piece of property…
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