If you are stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, you may be worried about whether you are at risk of losing your driver’s license. The short answer to the question of “do you lose your license immediately after a DWI/DUI” is only if you …
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Read MoreIf you are an Uber or other rideshare driver and you have been charged with a DUI/DWI, you should seek advice from a New Jersey DWI/DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible because you could lose your right to drive for the rideshare service. Similarly, if you have a DWI on your record in New …
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Read MoreDriving 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, …
Read MoreIf 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 …
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Read MoreWhen 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 …
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Read MoreNew 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 New Jersey …
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Read MoreNew 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 …
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Read MoreNew 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 …
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Read MoreBeing 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 …
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Read MoreYou 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, …
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