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Warning: Your social media posts can be used against you in a court of law.

Admissibilty of social media evidence.

Expungements and Pardons: Cleaning Up Your Criminal Record

At Collins & Roop, we are experienced in the handling of expungement and pardon matters. Please contact us so we can assist you with the process.

If I Allow My Friend to Drive Drunk, and it Results in Death, Can I Be Held Responsible?

You can be held civilly liable or criminally liable if you allow your friend to drive drunk and that friend ends up involved in a fatal accident.

Your DUI/DWI Stop: Know to Say No

Advice on how to respond and what to say when being stopped by police for a DUI/DWI. Know your rights and how to react when questioned.

The Proper Way to Carry a Firearm in Florida and Not Get Arrested

It is considered a serious crime to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, a crime punishable by a long prison sentence. However, there are ways you can carry a firearm in Florida legally so as not to subject you to getting arrested and put in jail.

Resisting Arrest Without Violence

Usually when people think about “resisting arrest” they imagine a suspect physically resisting the arresting officer who try to restrain them. It should surprise no one that this act is illegal and comes with additional charges.

DIVORCE -- With or Without Bloodshed - - A Couple’s Choice! Collaborative Law: The Bloodless Alternative

Collaborative Law is a litigation alternative which allows spouses to stay out of court and resolve their issues in a private and less adversarial atmosphere. I urge couples to strongly consider this possibility.

Drug Distribution

In New Jersey, dealing drugs is a serious crime. Illegal substances are categorized by their potential for addiction, value in the pharmaceutical industry, and harm to users. These categories of drugs are called schedules...

Assault Crimes

An assault is the act of physically attacking or threatening to attack another human being. Assaults can be carried out with or without a weapon – any attack meant to hurt, main or potentially kill another person is an assault in the state of New Jersey...

Trends in DUI Discovery: Building the Foundation for Your Case

How to effectively obtain and use Discovery materials in trial and at the MVA hearing.

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