The Law Offices of
Edward S. Cooper, Esq.
Being arrested in Union County, Linden, Westfield, Scotch Plains or anywhere can be a scary experience not only for the one being arrested, but for their family as well. Being arrested can leave the family feeling frightened, confused and wondering what to do next. Given that most of us are not accustomed to dealing with… Continue Reading
Traffic stops are the first step in many Municipal Court legal issues including DWI’s, drug offenses, traffic violations, and more. Unfortunately, many New Jersey citizens do not understand their rights during traffic stops, searches, and seizures. This can lead to scenarios where individuals voluntarily waive their rights or become victims of unlawful traffic stops. Today, our traffic violation attorneys will discuss individual… Continue Reading
In a newly recently disclosed incident dating back to November of 2016, New Jersey Municipal Court judge Wilfredo Benitez was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated. In the early hours of the morning on November 12th, police officers found Benitez slouched over in the driver’s seat of his BMW. The vehicle was pulled over to… Continue Reading
New Jersey legal terminology can be confusing. For starters, many individuals who have been charged with disorderly conduct charges believe that is the same as disorderly persons, and vice versa. Disorderly persons offenses are a classification of charges which replace what many other states consider misdemeanors. Criminal charges with a “degree” are considered felony charges… Continue Reading
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a traffic offense in New Jersey punishable by up to 180 days in county jail, suspended driver’s license for a period of 10 years, and a $1,000 fine. In addition to these penalties, DWI arrests will show on your driving record for as long as a decade. Considering the seriousness of these… Continue Reading
On March 20, 2015, former Linden police officer Pedro Abad left a strip club, reportedly drunk, in the early hours of the morning, and proceeded to drive the wrong way down the West Shore Expressway, subsequently crashing into a truck, killing two passengers, and critically injuring a third. The deceased passengers include fellow Linden police… Continue Reading
The driver of a car that struck and killed a man in Westfield NJ recently admitted that he was intoxicated at the time of the auto accident and pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter charges. The drunk driving accident occurred just after 1:00 a.m. on October 1, 2011 in Westfield, New Jersey. According to Union County… Continue Reading
Drivers in Union County and elsewhere in New Jersey need to be aware that the state has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the entire country, with prosecutors and judges who are often willing to pursue maximum punishments for repeat offenders. It is also imperative that Union County NJ residents understand that they… Continue Reading
A Linden New Jersey man who was already charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in connection with a drunk driving accident now faces charges for death by auto after the victim tragically died. The fatal DWI accident occurred on December 13, 2015. The suspect was driving his Toyota Tercel along East Elizabeth Avenue in Linden… Continue Reading
As the saga continues in the case of the Linden police officer who is accused of driving under the influence and causing a car accident that left two passengers fatally injured, it has now been revealed that the man had two previous charges for DWI within the last four years. The current case against 27-year-old… Continue Reading
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812 North Wood Avenue, Suite 303
Linden, NJ 07036