We live in a world surrounded by technology. Every day, more and more of our lives and interactions are recorded on social media, text messages, emails, and photos. Individuals in the process of divorce increasingly want to use this type of documentation as proof of their claims. For example, an individual may be concerned that…
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What to Expect in New Jersey Municipal Courts
Many people come into my office never expecting to be there. Most of these clients that are new to the legal system face charges in municipal court. These charges can be traffic related, such as reckless driving, DWIs/DUIs, failure to maintain their lane, speeding, leaving the scene of an accident, etc. Additionally, clients may face…
Read More »Are There Penalties for Refusing to Submit a Breath Test?
The New Jersey legislature and law enforcement take drunk driving incredibly seriously and the penalties for a conviction can be severe. By refusing to take a Breathalyzer, however, you face other serious consequences. At Williams Law Group, our attorneys routinely defend clients from drunk driving and other traffic related offenses, including Breathalyzer refusal. For more…
Read More »Expungements in New Jersey
Criminal records are public knowledge. If you are worried that your old criminal record interferes with your ability to get a job or secure credit, then you should discuss your eligibility for an expungement with an experienced criminal attorney at the Williams Law Group. An expungement is the removal and isolation of all records on…
Read More »What is Pretrial Intervention in New Jersey?
What is Pretrial Intervention? The Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI) provides first time defendants with opportunities for alternatives to prosecution. PTI offers early rehabilitative services, when these services can reasonably expect to deter future criminal behavior. A rehabilitative model provides a basis for this program that seeks to address root causes and conditions of criminal behavior.…
Read More »How to Challenge a DWI Finding
Just because the police make certain findings against you when they bring the charge of a DWI, these may not always hold up in court. These findings can be challenged, and that is why you need an effective Morris County DUI Attorney who knows where to question and challenge those findings. For example, If the police…
Read More »Bail in New Jersey Gets Major Overhaul
In 2014, the citizens of New Jersey voted to amend the State Constitution relating to criminal justice reform. The Criminal Justice Reform Act became effective on January 1, 2017. This change addresses bail reform and speed trial. Under the new law, if a defendant is charged on a complaint warrant and not a summons, the…
Read More »What To Do If You Get Arrested
If you have been arrested, you may feel that the more cooperative you are, the easier the police will be on you. On the other hand, you may feel that your arrest is so unjustified that you behave belligerently to the arresting officers. Both of these tactics are wrong. Check out these lists, so you…
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