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Is Buzzed Driving Drunk Driving? January 23, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC In the United States, most everyone knows that driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher is illegal. Alcohol consumption impairs your thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination, which are all vital when operating a vehicle. This […]

Can a Breathalyzer be Wrong? February 10, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Whenever you get behind the wheel of a car, you give “implied consent” to submit to a breathalyzer. Blow a high number, and you face charges. Refuse, and you might face other penalties. But what happens if a […]

Can You Sleep In Your Car While Drunk? February 17, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC You leave the bar sometime after midnight. You don’t want to order an Uber or leave your car. At the same time, you know you’re unsafe to drive. Is it safe to sleep in your […]

Understanding the Criminal Appeal Process March 02, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC If you are dissatisfied with a conviction or its sentencing in any of New Jersey’s courts, you have the right to file for an appeal to a higher court. It is important to remember, however, that an appeal […]

What Is an Indictable Offense in New Jersey? March 23, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Criminal offenses are labeled differently from state to state and across jurisdictions. Many states categorize the most serious crimes, known as felony offenses, into classes with labels of first-degree, second-degree, and the like while others […]

What Does a Restraining Order Do? April 06, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Restraining orders in New Jersey commonly result from allegations of domestic violence. These orders can only be issued by a Superior Court Judge after hearing evidence that the plaintiff (the victim) has been subject to some type […]

Do I Qualify for Expungement? April 28, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC In simple terms, an expungement is a petition to the court to have your criminal record cleared. When granted, it means you are no longer required to disclose your criminal record on applications for employment, housing, professional licenses, […]

Public Intoxication in New Jersey May 25, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Public Drinking at Your Own Risk As summertime approaches, you may be eager to relax by the pool, enjoy barbeques and soak up the sun with a drink in hand. While it is more than acceptable to enjoy […]

5 Steps to Follow When Stopped by Police June 12, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Avoid Further Trouble at All Costs Whether it’s your first time getting stopped by the police or not, interacting with them can be intimidating. Their presence alone is enough to provoke anxiety in some people, […]