General Criminal Law

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious charge in New Jersey, but in cases where there were no injuries, the penalties are less severe.

Still, you should expect to face a six month license suspension, a fine as high as $400, and up to a month in jail.

The good news is that these cases often hinge on eyewitness testimony, which can often be impeached.

If the prosecution can’t demonstrate your involvement beyond a reasonable doubt, they are unlikely to win in court.

For this reason, prosecutors will often be willing to accept deals that can save you enormous hassle and leave your record unblemished, usually with restitution as the core component.

Attorney Matthew Reisig works with clients all over New Jersey as a strong advocate for justice when they are charged with a crime.

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On a first offense, no, but if you’re caught a second time, you face up to 14 days in jail.

As a first offender, you’ll still face fines up to $1000, a license suspension of up to a year, and community service to be determined by the court.

There are defenses to driving without insurance. In some cases, an insurer will improperly cancel a policy without notifying the driver.

The prosecution must prove that you knew, or reasonably should have known, that your vehicle was uninsured.

In fighting the case, showing a consistent record of payments for your policy can be powerful evidence that you had every reason to believe that your vehicle was covered.

The prosecution must also show that your vehicle is principally garaged and registered in New Jersey.

If you’re an out of state driver from a locale with different standards, you have a defense against conviction.

Your best choice is to work with an experienced attorney who knows how to defend against driving without insurance charges.

Matthew Reisig protects clients everywhere in New Jersey. Call 732-625-9661 for a free consultation today.

Unless you make a habit of being pulled over while driving on a suspended or revoked license, you probably won’t go to jail.

It’s very common that a driver will be pulled over and learn for the first time that their license has been suspended.

And while it’s not ideal to discover that information in that scenario, it can actually help your case if you can convincingly argue that the state never notified you of the suspension.

If you haven’t been notified, you can’t take steps to remedy the situation, and you have no reason to believe that driving your car is a violation.

Under these circumstances, it’s very difficult for a prosecutor to convict you of wrongdoing.

The key to maintaining your license, avoiding steep fines, and correcting the situation is to work with an attorney who deals with these cases all the time.

Attorney Matthew Reisig helps drivers across New Jersey push back when they’re charged with driving on a suspended license.

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In the United States, everyone has the right to an attorney when they are questioned by police, and those who fail to take advantage of that right do so at their own risk.

Numerous Supreme Court rulings have addressed police interrogations, and the general state of the law in New Jersey and around the country is that police are not required to be honest with you (though you commit a crime if you lie to the police), and that they are generally allowed to stretch the truth and push the bounds of interrogation procedure much further than people might expect.

If you have been arrested or have been asked to sit for an interview in relation to a criminal investigation, you should be represented by competent counsel.

This is the best way to ensure that your rights are protected and that police investigators are restrained from behavior that may seem unethical.

Matthew Reisig represents clients throughout New Jersey who are facing criminal charges and investigations.

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In New Jersey, blackmail – where you threaten to expose confidential information about a person if they don’t meet a demand – is a crime that is prosecuted under the charge Theft by Extortion.

Extortion is a coercive attempt to get money, goods, services, or other favors from a person, business, or elected official, so blackmail readily falls under that umbrella.

Persons charged with extortion should take the matter extremely seriously, as it is a Second Degree crime whose conviction can carry a sentence of up to 10 years, plus sizeable fines, fees, and restitution.

In addition, any theft conviction on your record will automatically disqualify you from jobs in nearly all fields, for the rest of your life.

You can fight back. Extortion cases are often complex, relying on witness testimony that may not be reliable, and other evidence that can be attacked outright.

Call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey extortion and criminal defense attorney.

In an effort to zealously protect victims of domestic violence, New Jersey law allows judges to enter Final Restraining Orders with no expiration date – meaning they will be in force forever.

In cases where the restrained individual shares children or other ongoing interests with the holder of the order, this can be disastrous.

You’ll never be able to have a normal relationship with your children, because you’ll permanently be under threat of arrest even if you exercise an abundance of caution when it comes to things like picking up and dropping off your children.

The good news is that it is possible to modify Final Restraining Orders in New Jersey.

The court requires that you should “good cause” to do so, and it will take into account the opinion of the victim.

If time has passed and feelings have mellowed, it is possible to change the order, but a strong legal case is still the best way to achieve your aim.

Attorney Matthew Reisig has helped clients in all New Jersey counties deal with the ramifications of domestic violence allegations.

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