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Given that officers have to interact with criminals, those impaired by mind-altering substances and those experiencing mental health emergencies, they need to be able to protect themselves. They have training in the use of physical force and typically carry firearms...

St. Patrick’s Day is an annual Irish holiday Americans celebrate with massive parades and let us not forget, the trademark Guinness and green-colored lager beer. People join drinking contests in participating pubs, chugging that green beer as if their lives depended...

Most New Jersey citizens trust their local and state police to protect them. While the vast majority of officers strive to serve their communities from dangerous criminals, some police may cross a line during interrogations. When this happens, victims of police...

If you cooperate with the police during an arrest, you expect that there will be no use of unjustifiable force. However, it may not be the case, and you might find yourself nursing physical injuries from a simple arrest, a classic case of police brutality....

Driving is an essential part of daily life for many people in New Jersey. Being allowed to operate a vehicle on the road can help facilitate employment as well as family visits.  As a result, the consequences of a DUI conviction can be devastating. Breathalyzer tests...

A general DUI traffic stop needs to begin with a valid reason to pull the car over. Examples may include evidence of intoxication, such as swerving all over the road, or an unrelated issue, like a broken taillight. No matter what, though, police can’t just randomly...

Have you been in a situation where you believed an officer may have used excessive force? Do you understand what levels of force are considered acceptable?Excessive police force is presumed when an officer applies physical force greater than what needs to be used...

We give thanks, today and every day, for you and the trust you place in us. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients because we understand that strong relationships lead to better results.We hope that this holiday allows you to spend time...

A dog is man's best friend-most of the time. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than four million Americans are bitten by domesticated canines every year, and almost a million of those bites develop some type of infection. New Jersey law imposes what...

When you are involved in an accident, chances are good that you'll replay the events over and over in your mind, like a video that keeps looping. You may think you'll never forget exactly what happened. You may be surprised then, when you're in a deposition a year...