This is a question that is often asked and it is a good question. When police officers set up a DUI checkpoint they are indeed looking for intoxicated drivers. One could argue that they are setting you up and are "entrapping" you into committing the crime of DUI.The fact is, DUI checkpoints are not entrapment and the reason for them not being so is very clear. Entrapment involves...

In most places in this country. it is illegal to "Doctor Shop.' Most people have heard of this term, but many are not exactly sure what it means. Basically, doctor shopping is looking for a doctor to write a prescription (almost always for a painkiller). This, in and of itself is not a crime, but if you are already under the care of another doctor and receiving treatment, it...

Whenever we hear the term Domestic Violence, we almost always conjure up images of spousal abuse. Especially that of a husband beating his wife or significant other. We often relegate it to the realm of the uneducated or the uncivilized or the addicted. However, elderly people are quite often the object of domestic violence and it can be from highly educated people and not seem violent at all.The two...

If you are planning to visit New Jersey over the next few weeks, or several other of our neighboring states, be advised that the upcoming Labor Day holiday and the weeks before are one of the greatest DUI crackdown times of year. One reason for this is that, unlike your typical weekend when most people drive drunk after 11 pm, people drive drunk as early as 1 or 2 pm...

More than ever, as a society, we are all very conscious about the fact that we should have control over our bodies, especially with regards to the State. However, there are some cases where the cost of standing by one's belief can cause significant legal troubles.One such case is that of a blood draw which has been ordered via a search warrant. You may be able to refuse a...