Holiday Crime: Is There Really Such a Thing?
We admit it. We made up the phrase holiday crime. Suffice it to say we are talking about arrests that seem to happen more frequently around the holidays. Indulge us. They may pertain to you. There is sufficient evidence to back up our theory that arrests can be seasonal. According to statistics collected by the […]
New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling Overturns It Own Rule of Warrantless Car Searches
In late September 2015, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a ruling in State v. Witt that allows the police to search motor vehicles without a warrant during a routine traffic stop. This controversial ruling reverses a rule established by the court in 2009 in State v. Pena-Flores, which required “exigent circumstances” for warrantless vehicle […]
Attorney Dan Matrafajlo selected to the 2015 New Jersey Rising Stars List
Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys At Law, LLC is proud to announce that managing member and lead partner, Dan Matrafajlo, has been selected to the 2015 New Jersey Rising Stars List. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters business, is a […]
School Bus Insurance Points
The laws regarding passing school buses are important ones. Obviously, they are designed to protect children from potential harm. Not only are there court fines involved for failure to obey these laws, but school bus violations can also represent insurance points. What are the rules concerning school bus insurance points? First, it is important to […]
New Jersey Municipal Court Cases
If someone discounts your case as just a municipal court offense, do not listen to them. Municipal court judges have a great deal of power. They can assess court fees, fines, and even order jail time. Municipal judges can revoke licenses or sentence defendants to community service. Granted municipal judge cannot order you to pay […]