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When you have been charged with a crime, it is critical that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney–Weinstock Defense is prepared to build a compelling case to support your interests. This blog is full of educational and informative content that will help you understand the legal process and the options available to you. Ed Weinstock has years of experience practicing criminal law and has developed this blog as a means to supporting clients and providing helpful, informative resources to better help you understand the scope of legal situations.
Gun crimes come with serious penalties in New Jersey
Here in the United States, people have the right to own weapons. Even so, there are limitations to who can own them, along with how they are used. As is the case in many other states, a conviction for gun crimes here in New Jersey could result in serious penalties for...
How an ignition interlock device combats drunk driving
In the state of New Jersey, a driver with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher is considered intoxicated. If a driver is convicted of drunk driving, he or she may be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in his or her car, especially if the...
Expungement of a criminal record in New Jersey
A criminal record can cause a lot of problems in life for many years after the crime occurred. Expungement is a legal process in which a person who has been convicted of a crime gets that crime cleared from his or her criminal record. The process involves...
It may be hard for officers to prove DUI charge for marijuana use
When a driver is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, an officer can utilize field sobriety testing to look for signs of impairment. Separately, a Breathalyzer or blood test may confirm if the amount of alcohol in the person's system is above New...
How do field sobriety tests work?
When someone is pulled over by police in Atlantic City due to an officer suspecting the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, there are certain steps the officer takes to determine the driver's level of impairment. One of these steps is field sobriety...
What does “schedule” mean in a drug possession charge?
Drugs are classified into five groups or schedules based on their potential for abuse or dependency and whether or not they have any legitimate medical use. When someone receives a drug possession charge in New Jersey the drug's schedule is specified. Schedule I...
What are the consequences of a drug conviction?
If you or a loved one is facing a drug charge in New Jersey for the first time, it’s important to understand the basic structure of the law and what consequences might result. While most states classify crimes as misdemeanors and felonies, New Jersey classifies them...
What is domestic violence and why is it important to know?
Domestic violence is a problem in New Jersey and across the country. There is a steady supply of news reports exposing its prevalence in society today. Domestic violence is an often-heard term, but what exactly is it? The answer to this question is important to know...
New Year’s Eve celebration gets man drunk driving charges
New Year's Eve is one of the most celebrated nights of the entire year. Those celebrations often include the consumption of alcohol, so with that in mind police forces are usually fully staffed that night to deal with the elevated number of intoxicated drivers and...
Bad luck finds lottery winner charged with drug and gun crimes
Most lottery winners in New Jersey and across the country can say that their lives drastically changed in a positive way after their fortunate purchase. Many are traveling the world, living in lavish houses and driving expensive cars. One New Jersey man who actually...