Motor Vehicle Commission Hearing Lawyer Under New Jersey Statutes Title 39, the Motor Vehicle Commission (formerly known as the DMV) has the authority to suspend or revoke a driver’s license and/or a registration in a variety of circumstances. The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) initiates the process by mailing a Scheduled Suspension Notice to the address …
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Read MoreEach year, New Jersey’s police officers arrest more than 20,000 persons for driving under the influence. A DUI conviction in New Jersey comes with harsh penalties, especially for repeat offenders. Being convicted of a DUI can also disrupt your career, damage your reputation, and affect your personal life. If you have been arrested for a …
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Read MoreIf you have been charged with a violent crime in Haddonfield, Camden, and Camden County, or anywhere else in South Jersey, you deserve an aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney. You deserve the Law Office of Matthew V. Portella, LLC. Types of Violent Crimes in Haddonfield In 2017, more than 1.2 million violent crimes were …
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Read MoreIn recent years, drug deaths in New Jersey have steadily increased, primarily as a result of the state’s opioid epidemic. In fact, opioid-related deaths in New Jersey increased by almost 30 percent between 2016 and 2017. If you were arrested on drug charges related to opioids, law enforcement might have saved your life—but the police …
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Read MoreWhat Types of Criminal Cases Does Our Firm Handle? Being charged with a crime is scary. You probably have many questions about what will happen next with your case, what the possible consequences of a conviction are, what rights you have, and what the best way is to move your case forward with the least …
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Read MoreAccording to a recent report, one in four Americans has a criminal record. Many of these people are hard-working adults who simply made a poor judgment call sometime in their life. For these people, this record can haunt them every day. In most cases, criminal records are public records, meaning friends, family, and potential employers …
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Read MoreDomestic violence cases are never easy. These cases involve a high level of emotions and can pit families against each other. Though domestic violence is most commonly associated with romantic partners, it can affect children, roommates, and other members of the family. Domestic violence is a serious matter for all parties involved and should always …
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Read MoreHave you or someone you know been charged with a crime in Gloucester Township or Deptford? You need the help of our Gloucester, NJ criminal defense attorney. They will help you understand the legal procedures and protect your financial interests. If you have been arrested, a feeling of panic is understandable. However, an arrest does …
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Read MoreInnocent unless proven guilty is “the undoubted law, axiomatic and elementary, and its enforcement lies at the foundation of the administration of our criminal law.” Our legal system is based on this presumption of innocence. When a criminal defense lawyer walks into a negotiation session or a Camden County courtroom, he or she walks in …
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Read MoreCamden County’s unemployment rate was substantially higher than the state’s rate every month of 2018, and the trend is continuing into 2019. Finding a job is difficult, but for a person with a criminal record, it can oftentimes become impossible. The National Conference of State Legislators tells us one in three adults has a criminal …
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