THE BENCH WARRANT-80% OF SUCCESS IS SHOWING UP

If you have been charged with a crime or a traffic offense and do not show up for your scheduled court date a bench warrant is often issued. More often than not the court hearing involves something that could have been easily taken care of. This means the police or...

PUNITIVE DAMAGES-A STEEP PRICE TO PAY FOR BAD BEHAVIOR

In a recent trial we received a verdict that was five times (5x) the actual damages suffered by our client. We were very careful to plead punitive damages in our initial complaint. Punitive damages in New Jersey are a type of compensation awarded in civil cases that...

YOUR SOUTH JERSEY LAWYER

Whatever your legal needs, whether it is criminal, personal injury, workers compensation, or other legal issue, our role at Mark C. Dewland, P.C. extends far beyond mere representation. Our legal expertise and strategic thinking, along with our 38 years of courtroom...

PERSONAL INJURY LAW IN NEW JERSEY

Personal injury law in New Jersey, as in other states, covers legal disputes that arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. Here are some key aspects of personal injury law in NJ:...

Expungement

In New Jersey, criminal expungement is a legal process through which a person can have their criminal record erased or sealed. This means that certain past criminal offenses are removed from public access and are generally treated as if they never occurred. The...

Statute of Limitations

How long you have to file a lawsuit depends on the type of case involved. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit typically varies depending on the nature of the injury and the circumstances surrounding the case. However, in most...

Bad Faith under N.J. law

In New Jersey, like in many other states, there are regulations and laws in place to protect consumers from bad faith practices by insurers. Policyholders and litigants who believe they have been treated unfairly by their insurance company have the right to seek legal...

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are a type of compensation that can be awarded in civil cases. Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant for their particularly egregious conduct and to deter similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages are only awarded in cases where...

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

When a driver is distracted, their attention is diverted away from the road, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Whether you are on your cell phone or eating behind the wheel, your ability to react quickly to changing road conditions or unexpected events is...

PTI-Pre Trial Intervention

Pretrial Intervention, or PTI as it is commonly called, is a diversionary program offered to certain eligible defendants who have been charged with a criminal offense. Instead of going through the traditional criminal court process, defendants can opt for PTI, which...

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