Criminal Law

The Choi Law Group recently obtained a successful disposition for a defendant who was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5. Unlawful possession of a handgun is a serious charge in New Jersey, and incarceration is often unavoidable. The sentencing for a conviction for possession of an unlawful weapon is governed by … Read more

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is unlawful pursuant New Jersey Statute NJSA 39:4-50 et seq. Specifically, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (and/or drugs). If a driver’s Blood Alcohol Content (“BAC”) is .08% or more, a per se violation of DWI may be found. The consequences of … Read more

We understand that good people sometimes make bad mistakes. Bad mistakes, however, have consequences. One of those consequences may be a criminal record of an arrest, charge and/or conviction. Even if you entered into a diversionary program where you had the benefit of a dismissal of a case (such as in a municipal conditional dismissal … Read more