An arrest that never led to a conviction — charges that were dismissed, downgraded, or resolved through a diversionary program — can still show up when someone runs a background check on you. In New Jersey, an arrest record is treated differently than a conviction record under the state’s expungement law, but it does not… Read More
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Holiday DWI Enforcement in New Jersey: What Drivers Should Expect
If you’re driving through Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris, Warren, or Mercer County around Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or New Year’s, you’re driving through some of the heaviest DWI enforcement periods New Jersey runs all year. Local and county police departments coordinate with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety on ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’… Read More
School Zone Tickets in New Jersey: What Actually Happens
I’m Jenna Casper Bloom — a former New Jersey public defender with over 20 years of criminal trial experience. I defend traffic and municipal court cases across Hunterdon County and throughout New Jersey. Calls are answered 24/7, and every consultation is free. When you call (908) 200-3535, you talk to me. Most New Jersey districts… Read More
NJ DWI and Your CDL: What Commercial Drivers Need to Know
Facing a DWI as a CDL holder in New Jersey? Learn how BAC-based state penalties and federal disqualification rules affect commercial drivers’ licenses.
Field Sobriety Tests in New Jersey: Are You Required to Take Them?
If you’re pulled over in New Jersey and an officer suspects you’ve been drinking, you’ll probably be asked to step out of the car and perform a series of roadside exercises — walking a straight line, standing on one leg, following a pen with your eyes. Most drivers assume they have to comply. They don’t…. Read More
Facing Felony Charges in Hunterdon County: What an Indictable Offense Really Means
If you or someone you love has just been told the charges are “indictable,” the first question is usually the simplest one: what does that actually mean? In New Jersey, an indictable offense is what most people call a felony — a serious criminal charge that moves your case out of municipal court and into… Read More
How Many Points Until You Lose Your License in New Jersey?
Short answer: Here’s how many points until you lose your license in NJ: 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… 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
