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How to Dress for Criminal Court September 23, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC If you are scheduled to appear in court for an alleged criminal offense, one of the things you must prepare for is what to wear. Since defendants often never testify at trial, how you dress shows how […]

When Can the Police Pull You Over for Suspected DUI? September 30, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) compiled a list that consists of more than 100 visual cues to help law enforcement identify suspected drunk drivers. The list is broken down into four […]

What Factors Affect Your BAC Level? October 08, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC After a DUI arrest, police officers will ask you to take a chemical test to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC) or the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. If your BAC level is at least .08 […]

How Police Detect Drunk Drivers October 15, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC In order to make a traffic stop for suspected DUI, law enforcement must have “reasonable suspicion” that a crime has occurred, is currently happening, or will happen soon. But what makes officers initially become suspicious? Remember, the police […]

Don’t Be Accused of a Sex Crime at Your Work Holiday Party November 19, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Every year, companies throughout the United States celebrate another year of success and the festive season by hosting a holiday party. These celebrations often consist of delicious food being served, an […]

Hate Crimes in New Jersey November 26, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC In recent years, hate crime allegations have substantially increased and garnered national media attention. Consequently, New Jersey courts are being more conscientious than before about bringing such charges against an individual. A hate crime is described as any […]

Millions of Americans Drive Under the Influence of Pot December 30, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million Americans admit to driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana in 2018. In addition, about 2.3 million […]

What is the Age of Consent in New Jersey? December 31, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Consent Laws in NJ The age of consent in New Jersey is 16 years old, meaning that anyone who is at least 16 years of age can legally consent to sexual activity with another […]

What you Need to Know About New Jersey’s Open Container Law January 06, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Every driver should be aware that driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal. However, the laws behind open containers are less obvious, which can get people into legal trouble if it’s […]