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Falsely Positive Breathalyzer Tests June 30, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Drugs & Alcohol Aren’t the Only Causes of a DUI Breathalyzer tests are notoriously unreliable. Besides faulty test administration and defective equipment, several external and underlying factors can interfere with your breathalyzer test results and produce a false positive. […]

People on Probation & Parole in NJ Can Vote July 11, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Understanding A5283 Impacts on Voting Rights A revolutionary new bill affects New Jersey residents who are on parole or probation. As part of his Second Chance Agenda, Governor Phil Murphey signed A5823 on December […]

Benefits of a Criminal Trial Specialist July 17, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Pursuing the Highest Standards of Excellence Our criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC is not your average attorney: He is a Criminal Trial Specialist Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In December 2016, […]

Is Cyberbullying a Crime in NJ? August 11, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Online Bullies Can Go to Jail When you hear the word “bullying,” you may envision a group of kids harassing a lonely classmate by pushing them, teasing them and throwing their books. When you think of online […]

When Does a Legal Firearm Become Illegal? September 08, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Limitations on Your Right to Bear Arms The Second Amendment is a crucial constitutional right in America. While countless citizens exercise their right to bear arms, many people don’t realize that strict rules govern who can […]

Is Marijuana Odor Probable Cause for a Warrantless Search in NJ? October 15, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Warrantless Searches Under The “Plain Smell” Doctrine Marijuana use continues to be a widely debated topic in the US. In New Jersey, recreational marijuana has yet to be legalized, although its medical […]

3 Tips to Avoid Disorderly Conduct Charges on Halloween October 26, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Halloween is full of activities, whether they be costume contests, trick-or-treating, pranks or parties. That is why people do not waste the opportunity to make the most of this beloved holiday by participating in […]

Prescription Drug Abuse: Signs, Symptoms & Key Facts November 07, 2020 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Is Prescription Drug Abuse? The US Department of Health and Human Services defines prescription drug abuse as the use of a medication without a prescription, in a way other than as prescribed, or for […]

What Are the Dangers of Online Dating? January 11, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, Grindr, and OKCupid, are common online dating apps these days. However, they can come at a cost. According to Pew Research Center (PRC), 30% of U.S. adults say they have used a dating […]