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N.J. Statute 2C:40-26 (Operating a Motor Vehicle During a Period of License Suspension)

Driving with a suspended license in New Jersey is a big deal. If a person is caught driving with a suspended license, he faces serious consequences, particularly when the license was suspended following the conviction of a specific offense, such as driving while impaired/driving under the influence. At the Law Office of Matthew V. Portella,...

Can Someone Get a Restraining Order Without Notice to Me?

Date: 10/10/20

If a New Jersey police officer knocks on your door and hands you a packet of information regarding a domestic violence restraining order, you might be in shock wondering what to do next. Statistics from Stop Abusive and Violent Practices (SAVE) reveal that you are not alone in questioning how such a scenario could happen...

4 DWI/DUI Defense Tactics to Fight New Jersey Drunk Driving Charges

Date: 10/9/20

When a mistake or lapse in judgment leads to an arrest for DWI in New Jersey, one of the first things that may cross your mind is the potential penalties you face for a conviction. You are right to be concerned as New Jersey’s drunk driving statute imposes severe punishment. In addition to fines ranging...

White Collar Criminal Defense

Date: 09/30/20

New Jersey White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney When you are facing criminal charges concerning fraud, financial crimes, tax evasion, or other related charges, it is critical to begin working with an experienced New Jersey white collar criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. White collar crime is a relatively broad area of criminal law in...

What Are Traffic Violations?

Date: 09/28/20

New Jersey Traffic Violations Defense Lawyer When you are stopped by a law enforcement official while you are driving, you may be cited for a traffic violation. There are many different types of traffic violations in New Jersey, and they carry a wide range of penalties depending upon the particular violation. Each type of New...

DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer

Date: 09/24/20

New Jersey DUI Criminal Defense Attorney When you are stopped for a DUI or DWI (driving while intoxicated) in New Jersey, you can face serious penalties regardless of whether or not you face criminal charges. Under New Jersey criminal law, a drunk driving charge is commonly considered to be a quasi-criminal offense. This means that...

What Are the Mandatory Statutory Penalties for a DWI?

Date: 09/22/20

Being charged and convicted of a DWI/DUI is a big deal in New Jersey. Even for a first offense, you could be facing serious repercussions and a mark against you that could have a lasting impact on your life. At the Law Office of Matthew V. Portella, LLC, our experienced DWI lawyer in New Jersey...

Disorderly Conduct Vs Free Speech

Date: 09/18/20

You can be arrested for disorderly conduct in New Jersey if you behaved improperly in a public place. Generally, the police have a lot of discretion in arresting decisions. They can charge you with disorderly conduct as long as there is a specific behavior to which they can refer. Commonly cited offences include physical altercations,...

Major Traffic Violations in New Jersey

Date: 06/9/20

Traffic violations in New Jersey can earn you a ticket, fine, or other consequences. Nonetheless, not all transgressions are considered equal in the eyes of the law. Major traffic violations that place the lives of others in danger can hold the possibility of jail time, community service, suspension of driving privileges, or more. You could...

What to Do When Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence

Date: 06/1/20

Millions of people are abused by their partner or spouse all over the world. As such, domestic violence is considered a grave charge. It could have damaging repercussions on a defendant’s civil rights and future criminal record. Unfortunately, many men and women are falsely accused of domestic violence each year. This disingenuity could be done...

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N.J. Statute 2C:40-26 (Operating a Motor Vehicle During a Period of License Suspension)

Can Someone Get a Restraining Order Without Notice to Me?

4 DWI/DUI Defense Tactics to Fight New Jersey Drunk Driving Charges

White Collar Criminal Defense

What Are Traffic Violations?

DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer

What Are the Mandatory Statutory Penalties for a DWI?

Disorderly Conduct Vs Free Speech

Major Traffic Violations in New Jersey

What to Do When Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence

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