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The First Amendment and Criminal Defense
"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech." Most of us know that the First Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for the freedom of speech and either hold the right to free speech dearly or take it for granted. The he importance of...
Real Crime Dramas in US History: The Boston Massacre Trials
You've heard of the Boston Massacre but did you know that a founding father and president of the United States put his popularity and reputation on the line to defend the accused British killers? Enjoy this real crime drama in US History and the story of...
Know Your Rights! Miranda Warnings
It is an unfortunate fact that many citizens of the freest nation on the planet are simply not aware of their God-given rights that upheld by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. As a result, suspects (even the innocent ones) in criminal and DWI...
More NJ Counties Instituting Veterans Diversionary Programs
In one of Governor Christie's final initiatives, New Jersey has joined a majority of other states in an effort to provide treatment to troubled veterans who have been charged with crimes. The Veteran Diversionary Program will be a great option for individuals who were...
Changes to NJ Expungement Law Relax, Broaden the Process
Thanks to recent 2016 amendments to New Jersey's expungement laws, more people are able to have past criminal and arrest records erased. In this day and age, even a minor incident involving law enforcement from years (or even decades) ago, can bar individuals from job...
DUI of the Tiger: Understanding Woods’ DUI Charges and Options
On May 29, America awoke to national news headlines screaming about Tiger Woods’ early morning driving under the influence arrest in Florida. Initial reports confirmed that Woods had no alcohol in his system, but rather a cocktail of prescription drugs. The toxicology...
McGuckin Law in the [Kindergarten] Classroom
McGuckin Law had the privilege to speak at career day on June 8th before Mrs. Nemeth's Kindergarten class at St. Aloysius. Despite having the disadvantage of going after fathers and mothers with cool careers (and better props) like police officers and construction...
DWI Checkpoints “Ramped Up” Thanksgiving Weekend in Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Call an UBER! According to this Asbury Park Press report, Monmouth and Ocean County residents can expect "ramped up" DWI security checkpoints across the respective counties as well as aggressive police patrol on the lookout for erratic or distracted drivers. These...
3 Proven Strategies to Fight Your NJ DWI in 2017
You were pulled over somewhere in or around Ocean County, forced out of your car "because the officer smelled alcohol emanating from the interior passenger compartment of the vehicle", stumbled through the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests that include the...
Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Ocean County?
Have you been arrested for possession of marijuana in Toms River, Jackson, Brick, Seaside, Lacey or any other Ocean County town? Here's what you need to know. Do I Need a Lawyer for Marijuana Possession? Good question. Assuming that this is your first offense and the...