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What is the Age of Consent in New Jersey?

What is the Age of Consent in New Jersey? December 31, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Consent Laws in NJThe 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...

Is Buzzed Driving Drunk Driving?

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,...

Can You Sleep In Your Car While Drunk?

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...

Understanding the Criminal Appeal Process

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...

What Does a Restraining Order Do?

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...
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