Criminal Defense

Most traffic infractions in New Jersey are very minor offenses that risk a financial penalty and possibly licensing consequences. However, there are a handful of traffic violations that might actually lead to someone's prosecution and a criminal record if they plead...

Many traffic stops result in an officer writing of citation because there was a violation of traffic laws that occurred. Occasionally, officers determine that there is no need to issue a ticket and let a driver go on their way with a warning or an apology if the...

Heavy traffic on Illinois roads is a common problem, as is aggressive driving or road rage. Almost everyone on major thoroughfares, especially those with higher speed limits, will exceed the posted speed limit at some point. Some people will consistently speed on...

Plenty of people make mistakes on the road that lead to citations and tickets. Most people don’t assume that those tickets or citations are very serious, but the reality is that even something as simple as a speeding ticket can have a negative impact on your life. In...

There are plenty of people who have been stopped by the police after being accused of speeding. Those individuals, if they pay their tickets and accept the penalties, will most likely see an increase in their insurance rates and could even lose their licenses if this...

If the police pull you over, one of the first things you should ask yourself is if they had a reason to do it. If not, it may be an illegal stop -- even if you were breaking the law. The reason for this is that probable cause is needed for traffic stops. They cannot...

Different roads across the state of Illinois have different speed limits, and drivers who break those speed limits likely know that they could face tickets if they get caught by police. After all, speeding is a common infraction that mostly goes undetected and...