The New 2025 “Home Invasion Burglary” Law: What NJ Residents Need to Know Overview: The End of “Third-Degree” House Burglary Prior to late 2024, entering a home to commit an offense was typically charged as standard Burglary (Third-Degree), punishable by 3 to 5 years in prison, unless a weapon or injury was involved. That is […]

First-Time Drug Offense in NJ? Why You (Likely) Won’t Go to Jail—And How to Keep Your Record Clean The “First Offense” Panic If you are reading this, you are likely staring at a complaint that says “N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10” (Possession) or similar, and your mind is racing to one place: Prison. I see this anxiety in […]

The Holiday Trap: What Every Driver in Elizabeth Needs to Know About “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Crackdown As the holiday season peaks in Union County, so does the risk of a life-altering traffic stop. From December 5, 2025, through January 1, 2026, law enforcement agencies in Elizabeth, Linden, Roselle, Union, and throughout New […]

Sexual Assault Allegations: The “He Said, She Said” Defense Strategy Few accusations are as devastating as sexual assault. The mere allegation can shatter a reputation, destroy a career, and upend a family before a single day in court. When the case lacks DNA evidence or third-party witnesses, it often devolves into what is commonly known […]

NJ Traffic Stop Laws (2025 Update): Can Police Search Your Car? Under current New Jersey law and the recent 2025 Third Circuit ruling, the smell of marijuana alone is not enough justification for police to arrest you or search your person. While it may still allow for a limited search of a vehicle’s passenger compartment […]

Facing Charges in Elizabeth Municipal Court? A Guide to the Process Receiving a summons to appear in the Elizabeth Municipal Court can be a confusing and stressful experience. Whether you’re dealing with a traffic ticket, a DWI, or a disorderly persons offense, you are now part of a formal legal process with potentially serious consequences. […]