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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.
Casino crimes in New Jersey: Using a device to obtain an advantage
In a previous post, we discussed how the Casino Investigations Unit, the largest enforcement unit within New Jersey's Casino Gambling Bureau, maintains a strong presence at Atlantic City casinos, actively enforcing the provisions of the Code of Criminal Justice 24...
With 2017 comes major criminal justice overhaul: bail reform, timelines for speedy trial
While the start of any new calendar year is always exciting from a criminal law perspective given that it marks the official enactment of new state laws, excitement has been particularly high this year given the landmark changes to New Jersey's criminal justice system...
Reviewing the accuracy of breath test devices
In New Jersey, and in most other states across the nation, law enforcement officers use roadside breath test devices to determine whether a driver is operating a vehicle while intoxicated. If the breath test device measures the driver's blood alcohol content level at...
Can sex offenders use social media?
If you have been charged and are found guilty of committing a sexual offense, you may be banned from using certain social media sites as a result of your conviction. In New Jersey, and in other states across the country, convicted sex offenders listed on the sex...
Synthetic drugs in New Jersey
Once available over the counter, synthetic and designer drugs are illegal across New Jersey. Today, a black market has developed and recent arrests suggest a rising tide for the manmade intoxicants. Synthetic drugs are chemical compositions, created for recreation...
Just how seriously does New Jersey treat marijuana possession charges?
While societal attitudes toward the possession and use of marijuana have become increasingly progressive over the last decade, neither the federal government nor various state governments have followed suit. Indeed, as we discussed last week, both the federal...
Appellate court to decide whether marijuana should be reclassified
History was made back in January 2010 when the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act was signed into law by then-Governor Jon Corzine. Since that time, the Garden State's medical marijuana program has registered well over 7,000 patients, all of whom use...
Understanding the consequences of a sex crime conviction
When a person learns they are being investigated by law enforcement officials in connection with a possible sex crime or are actually placed under arrest, it's understandable how they might feel a sense of sheer panic. That's because in addition to the possibility of...
How much do you know about the law enforcement presence at NJ casinos?
Casinos naturally have a reputation for being wild places owing to their steady supply of gambling and alcohol, their lavish clubs and shows, and, of course, their often outlandish decors. While it's certainly true that things can become very rowdy at casinos at...
Supreme Court of New Jersey’s ruling raises concerns about unlawful searches and seizures
In the United States, many of the rights and freedoms we enjoy today are derived from the U.S. Constitution. In the criminal justice system, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is one of the most important and frequently cited doctrines and protects an...