In New Jersey, bicycling is regulated under the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation laws. A "bicycle" means any two wheeled vehicle having a rear drive which is solely human powered and having a minimum seat height of 25 inches.Unlike the X Games or other trick...
Month: August 2016
The Right to Bear Arms vs. The Domestic Violence Law
As we all know, a police officer has the authority to seize any weapon that is evidence or an instrument of a crime. However, there is another instance where the government can require to you forfeit your firearms, which is a domestic violence situation.Under the...
Getting a “Clean Slate” – Expungement in New Jersey
There is no truer statement than "no one is perfect." Many have made mistakes as a juvenile or even as an adult that can haunt for a lifetime, affecting employment, family and even access to rights others enjoy. The expungement process may be available to remove that...
The ABC’s of Immigration Law
Immigration law in the United States is complex and, as most people would agree, needs reform. This blog will explain the difference between citizenship and alienage, types of visas and useful information if you run into an immigration issue.There are two main sources...
Anything You Post Can Be Used Against You
Just like the famous "Miranda warnings" we see on television, the statement that "anything you say can and will be used against you" also applies to divorce cases. Commentary on social media and text messages exchanged between spouses and others are "fair game" in...
When Alimony or Child Support Can Go Down, or Even Stop
In New Jersey, alimony and child support orders can be revised after a judgment of divorce. A former spouse who wants a change in his or her child support obligation has the burden of showing a change of circumstances that would warrant a modification. Before 2014,...
New Jersey Now Has A Suicide Prevention Law
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "each year, approximately 157,000 young people receive medical care for self-inflicted injures at emergency departments across the United States." In fact, suicide is one of the top 10 causes of death...
Comfort Animals – From Home to Work?
A "comfort" or "emotional support" animal, is one (typically a dog or cat) that provides a therapeutic benefit to its owner through companionship. In most instances, the owner has psychiatric disabilities or other mental impairments. It is different than a "service...