Short answer: In New Jersey, the MVC suspends your license once you accumulate 12 or more points. You’ll also get hit with a surcharge at 6 points or more — $150, plus $25 for each additional point — billed every year for three years. Points stay on your record until you reduce them, which is… Read More
How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record in NJ?
If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, one of the first questions on your mind is how long it will follow you. The honest answer is that a DWI conviction stays on your New Jersey driving record permanently. Unlike many criminal charges, it cannot be expunged or erased after a… Read More
What Happens to Your License After a DWI in New Jersey?
For many people charged with a DWI in New Jersey, the biggest fear is not the fine — it is losing the ability to drive. How are you supposed to get to work, take your kids to school, or live your life without a license? The good news is that New Jersey’s DWI laws changed… Read More
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Actually Do?
When people picture a criminal defense lawyer, they usually picture the dramatic part: the closing argument, the cross-examination, the verdict. In reality, the most valuable work a defense attorney does happens long before — and very often instead of — a trial. If you have been charged with a crime in New Jersey, here is… Read More
Can Charges Be Dropped Before Trial in New Jersey?
One of the first questions people ask after being charged with a crime in New Jersey is a simple one: can this just go away before it ever reaches a trial? The honest answer is that it often can — but it rarely happens by accident. Charges get dropped, downgraded, or dismissed because someone identifies… Read More
Marijuana Charges in NJ After Legalization: What’s Still Illegal
New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, and many people assume that means cannabis is now a free-for-all. It is not. While adults 21 and older can legally possess and use marijuana in New Jersey, there are still plenty of ways to catch a criminal charge — and the consequences can be serious. If you… Read More
What Happens After an Indictment in New Jersey?
If you or a loved one has been indicted in New Jersey, you may feel overwhelmed — and you likely have a lot of questions. What does an indictment actually mean? What happens next? How serious is this? This guide walks you through the entire process, step by step, so you know what to expect… Read More
Domestic Violence Charges in NJ: What Happens After an Arrest
If you were arrested on a domestic violence charge in New Jersey, you are facing two separate legal processes simultaneously — a criminal case and a civil restraining order proceeding. Understanding both is essential, because decisions made in the first hours and days after an arrest can affect the outcome of your case significantly. What… Read More
Do I Need a Lawyer for Expungement in New Jersey?
Technically, no — you are not required to hire an attorney to file an expungement petition in New Jersey. You can do it yourself. But “you can” and “you should” are two different things, and understanding what’s actually involved makes that distinction clear. Ready to clear your record? If you’re ready to clear your New… Read More
What Crimes Can Be Expunged in New Jersey?
The most common question I hear before any discussion of the process, the timeline, or the cost is: “Can my charge even be expunged?” It’s the right question to ask first. New Jersey’s expungement law provides a path to clearing many types of criminal records — but not all of them. Before you invest time… Read More
