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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.
What penalties could you face for a DUI in New Jersey?
When you were driving home, an officer pulled you over alleging that you had been speeding. After a few minutes of speaking with them, they had you take a Breathalyzer test, and then you performed field sobriety tests, too. You thought you’d be good to go, but the...
What’s considered disorderly conduct in New Jersey?
People from all around the world come to Atlantic City to enjoy the phenomenal casinos. Whether you’re from New Jersey or not, you’re still expected to abide by the laws of this state. Some of these have to do with disorderly conduct. There are several actions that...
Assault charges in New Jersey
The terms “assault and battery” are commonly used together as if they were conjoined twins -- but they aren’t. In fact, in New Jersey, “battery” isn’t actually a criminal charge at all. A battery is usually defined as any hostile or unwanted physical contact between...
Why domestic violence allegations are serious for police officers
Domestic violence allegations usually stem from altercations or arguments between romantic partners or spouses. However, the law applies to those who cohabitate, not just those who are physically intimate. Such charges are often the result of he-said, she-said...
“Stand your ground” and “Castle Doctrine” in New Jersey
If a defendant is charged with a violent crime that involves any element of self-defense, New Jersey statutes protect one’s rights to defend themselves when safety is in imminent and illegal danger. A defense that uses the concepts of “Stand your ground” and “Castle...
Keeping your teenagers out of jail is good for their brains
Over the decades, much research has gone into determining the long-term consequences of incarcerating youths. For example, research indicates that adolescent brains have not developed enough for teenagers to understand the consequences of their actions. Research also...
Counting cards: When is it, or is it not, illegal?
If you love to play Blackjack, one of the tips that some people will try to teach you is how to count cards. This is simplest with a single deck, but it’s also possible to count cards among multiple decks. There are times when counting cards will lead to trouble in a...
Passing bad checks can have serious consequences
Most everyone on some occasion has mistakenly written a check when there wasn’t enough money in their account to cover it. Those mistakes can come with hefty fees from the bank and the payee. When someone intentionally writes a check knowing there’s not enough money...
How do grand juries work in New Jersey?
Not every potential criminal case goes to a grand jury -- but the idea that you may be indicted on a crime can certainly be intimidating. It’s worth noting -- right up front -- that an indictment isn’t the same as a conviction. In fact, grand juries are generally a...
Use immunity and transactional immunity: What is the difference?
You know something about a crime -- and the prosecutor wants you to testify in court. Your concern, however, is that you may not exactly have “clean hands.” You’re worried that what you say could eventually come back to haunt you. In situations like these, the word...