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Tom Chaves Law Discusses Changes to Plain View Doctrine

In every state, including New Jersey, driving while in the possession of drugs is illegal. Just having an illegal substance in your car while driving… Read more →

Big Changes Potentially on the Horizon for Testing Drunk Drivers in New Jersey

If you are pulled over in New Jersey and the police officer believes you are under the influence of alcohol, you will be expected to… Read more →

Tom Chaves Law Discusses Driving with a Revoked or Suspended License

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, one of the most severe punishments you could face is the loss… Read more →

Tom Chaves Law Discusses New Jersey’s New Expungement Law Making it Easier for Residents to Erase a Criminal Record

On April 18, 2016, a new law signed by Governor Christie in January went into effect, which amends New Jersey’s Expungement Law, making it easier… Read more →

New Jersey Supreme Court Reaffirms Right To Privacy and the Extent of Third-Party Consent, Part 1

In a recent unanimous ruling in State v. Cushing, the New Jersey Supreme Court said the daughter of an elderly Bridgewater woman did not have… Read more →

New Jersey Supreme Court Reaffirms Right To Privacy and the Extent of Third-Party Consent, Part 2

Last time, we discussed the recent unanimous ruling in State v. Cushing, wherein the New Jersey Supreme Court said that the daughter of an elderly… Read more →

Tom Chaves Law Discusses New Marijuana “Breathalyzer” Called a Potalyzer That Can Detect Recent Drug Use

There are now a few states that have legalized or decriminalized marijuana for medicinal and/or recreational use. In New Jersey, marijuana is still a Schedule… Read more →

New Jersey’s New Bail Reform Law and What It Means for You

Starting on January 1, 2017, a new bail reform law will take effect throughout the State of New Jersey.  The amended section of Article I,… Read more →

How DWI Convictions Affect a Commercial Driver’s License

If you are a commercial driver in New Jersey, a DWI conviction can have devastating consequences, especially when driving is your livelihood and possibly the… Read more →

New Jersey DWI Lawyer Discusses the Ignition Interlock Device

If your license has been suspended for driving under the influence, you may be required to get an ignition interlock device (“IID”) installed on the… Read more →