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This law firm is dedicated to understanding your legal needs and providing effective legal guidance. An attorney will work with you every step of the way to make sure you understand your choices and that you are empowered to make them and get the best outcomes.
Our Advocacy
Every circumstance is unique. Your attorney will examine the details of your case and provide appropriate strategies to achieve your goals, while mitigating your exposure and damages.
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This attorney has a proven record of success. Schedule your free phone consultation today.
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DRUNK DRIVING - DUI / DWI OFFENSES
A person who pleads guilty or is found guilty of driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI), in New Jersey, may face significant fines, possible jail time and loss of your driver's license. It is, therefore, important that you maintain your right to remain silent and allow an experienced attorney to represent your interests.
This Law firm will demand and review all discovery documents, and communicate with the Prosecutor, to determine whether your rights were honored and protected each step of the way. Your attorney will work diligently and aggressively to protect your interests at all costs, determine all available defenses, and ensure that you have professional and competent legal representation.
If you have been convicted of a DUI /DWI violation in the past, that conviction may significantly impact your ability to get certain jobs and good insurance rates. Your attorney can counsel you on your eligibility for an expungement, and assist you in clearing your record, so that you can get a fresh start. Call ASAP- 201-445-1554 to protect your interests.
DRUG OFFENSES
A person who is found guilty of a drug offense in New Jersey, may face significant fines, possible jail time and even loss of his/her driver's license. It is, therefore, important to retain the counsel of an experienced attorney.
Your attorney will demand and review all discovery documents, and communicate with the Prosecutor, to determine whether your rights were honored and protected each step of the way and whether there are appropriate proofs.
Your attorney will work diligently and aggressively to protect your interests at all costs, determine all defenses that are available to you and ensure that you have professional and competent legal representation. Your attorney will fight for your rights.
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SHOPLIFTING OFFENSES
In New Jersey, a shoplifting offense involves theft of merchandise from a store or any commercial establishment, without paying for it, or paying less than full price for the item. Shoplifting charges may also be related to taking an item outside of a store, hiding an item on one’s person, hiding an item in something in one’s possession, altering, transferring, or removing price tags without the intent to pay the full price.
An attorney can review your case, determine your defenses and protect your interests. It is important to have competent counsel to advocate for you to get the best outcome.
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HARASSMENT CASES
New Jersey Harassment Laws are very broad in scope. They are based on a harassment intent, and include the following:
"Except as provided in subsection e., a person commits a petty disorderly persons offense if, with purpose to harass another, he:
a. Makes, or causes to be made, a communication or communications anonymously or at extremely inconvenient hours, or in offensively coarse language, or any other manner likely to cause annoyance or alarm;
b. Subjects another to striking, kicking, shoving, or other offensive touching, or threatens to do so; or
c. Engages in any other course of alarming conduct or of repeatedly committed acts with purpose to alarm or seriously annoy such other person.
A communication under subsection a. may be deemed to have been made either at the place where it originated or at the place where it was received.
d.(Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.443).
e. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if, in committing an offense under this section, he was serving a term of imprisonment or was on parole or probation as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this State, any other state or the United States."
SOURCE: New Jersey Statute, N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4,
Your attorney will fight for your rights, determine your defenses and advocate on how best to protect your interests. Call ASAP- 201-445-1554 to begin the defense of your case.
COMMON NEW JERSEY TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
If you have received a traffic ticket, please contact me:
- Karlene Rawle-Walters Esq. has 32 years of legal experience. She knows New Jersey traffic courts and is committed to fighting for you to get the best results. She has handled many hundreds of cases just like yours and is a relentless advocate for her clients. Her clients will receive excellent service and outstanding outcomes. Karlene Rawle-Walters takes extraordinary pride in serving her clients and treats each case with the utmost care. Call today at 201-445-1554 or email krawlewaltersesq@aol.com to discuss how you might be able to get your case dismissed or downgraded.
- Traffic tickets can be costly. Some may even involve loss of your driver's license. Your attorney will review your case and determine the best possible outcome. In some cases your attorney can get your tickets dismissed or have them downgraded to reduce or eliminate points. It is important to preserve your driving record, minimize costs and protect your insurance rates in the process.
- Under the New Jersey points system, offenses are given points ranging from two to eight. Some traffic offenses can result in serious fines, increased insurance rates, dropped insurance coverage, license suspension and even jail time.
- Accumulation of points today may increase those already on your driving record. This could result in additional surcharges and license suspension issued by the NJMVC.
Some of the more common traffic offenses and the penalties:
- Two-point offenses: Surcharges and penalties associated with the accrual of points or multiple offenses
- Speeding of 0-14 mph
- Careless driving
- Failure to yield to a pedestrian
- Failure to observe traffic signals
- Three-point offenses: Increased surcharges in addition to penalties associated with lesser-point offenses
- Illegal U-turn
- Third-offense cellphone violation
- Four-point offenses: Increased surcharges in addition to penalties associated with lesser-point offenses.
- Improper passing
- Improper turn at traffic light
- Speeding of 15-25 mph
- Passing in a no-passing zone or on right
- Five-point offenses: You could face license suspension for a single offense, community service and jail time of up to 15 days in addition to penalties associated with lesser-point offenses. Judges have discretion to award maximum penalties and are known to do so in these cases.
- Fraud: making, altering or using counterfeit plates or registration or obtaining an ID
- Improper passing of a school bus
- Speeding 30 mph or more over posted limit
- Reckless driving
- Racing on a highway
- Tailgating
- Eight-point offense: In addition to all penalties associated with lesser offenses, you could face criminal charges and serious jail time.
- A more comprehensive list of the points system may be found on the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's site: See link below.
- https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/points-schedule.htm
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BANKRUPTCY
A person considering bankruptcy should seek an attorney’s counsel in evaluating alternatives and options and getting answers to the important financial implications of bankruptcy.
An attorney can review your case, protect your interests and help you get a fresh financial start. Legal guidance can greatly assist in eventual recovery.
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