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William Proetta Criminal Law Our firm combines the experience of a big firm with the attention to detail of a hometown firm.

Our criminal defense lawyers represent clients in New Jersey charged with DWI, theft, ma*****na possession, shoplifting, co***ne distribution, forgery, aggravated assault, trespassing, possession of he**in, driving while suspended, simple assault, burglary, terroristic threats, robbery, and unlawful weapon possession.

What do you find the most interesting about true crime documentaries?Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️
10/14/2026

What do you find the most interesting about true crime documentaries?

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In New Jersey, the answer depends entirely on your legal status at the moment of the encounter.The rules change dramatic...
09/30/2026

In New Jersey, the answer depends entirely on your legal status at the moment of the encounter.

The rules change dramatically depending on whether you are walking down the street, sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, or riding as a passenger.

➡️ Understanding your rights and obligations can mean the difference between a brief roadside encounter and an arrest for obstruction.

To read more about “Stop and Identify” laws in NJ, visit the blog on our website!

https://www.newjerseycriminallawfirm.com/blog/stop-and-identify-nj?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=proetta-stop-and-identify

If a police officer denies your request to leave after refusing a car search, what should you do next to handle the situ...
09/23/2026

If a police officer denies your request to leave after refusing a car search, what should you do next to handle the situation effectively?

Knowing your rights during a traffic stop is critical, but knowing how to execute them when law enforcement pushes back is even more important.

To learn more about what to do when an officer says you cannot leave a traffic stop, visit our blog on our website!

https://www.newjerseycriminallawfirm.com/blog/what-to-do-refusing-a-car-search?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=proetta-nj-detained

The short answer? It depends entirely on whether you are the driver or a passenger.If an officer commands you to exit th...
09/16/2026

The short answer? It depends entirely on whether you are the driver or a passenger.

If an officer commands you to exit the vehicle, you can comply while simultaneously making sure to protect yourself and not sacrifice your constitutional rights.

You need to know what they are first.

Head to the blog post on our website to learn more about if you have to step out of your car during a NJ traffic stop!

https://www.newjerseycriminallawfirm.com/blog/step-out-of-car-nj-traffic-stop?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=proetta-nj-traffic-stop

How would you respond if a standard traffic stop escalated into more?Share your thoughts below! ⬇️
09/09/2026

How would you respond if a standard traffic stop escalated into more?

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So, what is a ghost gun? Are they legal in New Jersey? What kind of penalties can result from dealing with unlawful ghos...
08/26/2026

So, what is a ghost gun? Are they legal in New Jersey? What kind of penalties can result from dealing with unlawful ghost guns in New Jersey?

We answer all these questions and more in our recent blog post!

Traditional fi****ms typically contain a serial number that identifies the weapon and allows law enforcement agencies to...
08/19/2026

Traditional fi****ms typically contain a serial number that identifies the weapon and allows law enforcement agencies to trace its history. Ghost guns are fi****ms without serial numbers. They cannot be traced through traditional fi***rm registration and tracking systems.

New Jersey law prohibits certain activities involving fi****ms that lack a valid serial number or have had identifying marks removed or altered. So, people started getting around the law by creating ghost guns.

To learn more about this, visit the blog on our website!

Thank you so much for your kind words, Charlie! We were glad we could help you with all the questions you had. Your trus...
08/12/2026

Thank you so much for your kind words, Charlie! We were glad we could help you with all the questions you had. Your trust in our firm is invaluable.

What do you think could improve rehabilitation for convicted felons?Share your answer below! ⬇️
08/05/2026

What do you think could improve rehabilitation for convicted felons?

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