Month: October 2020
Finding a job after being released from prison
Facing charges of crime is enough for many people to give up on any hope of living a productive and successful life. However, just because a person commits a crime, does not mean their mistakes have to dictate the outcome of their life. Upon their release from prison, many people...
What are the penalties for multiple DUIs in New Jersey?
In 2019, New Jersey updated its laws governing the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI). The state’s new statutes prioritize safety and rehabilitation by mandating the installation of ignition interlock devices on offenders’ vehicles. Furthermore, these laws have decreased the length of sentences and license suspensions for lower-level offenses....
Your rights when confronted by the police
Even with setting aside the current pandemic, we are enduring a very turbulent time in our country as police and race relations sit atop a seemingly never-ending list of controversial and debated subjects across political, cultural and social aisles. While law enforcement officers swear to abide by a code of...
Covid-19 causes a surge in domestic violence
The year 2020 has been one of the most stressful on record. The combination of the pandemic, loss of work, sheltering at home, isolation, and even the ongoing political dialogue all add to it, pushing some beyond the breaking point. One outgrowth of that stress has been the increasing number...