Practice Areas

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 New Jersey DWI, DUI & Refusal Charges Driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI) and refusal to submit to a breath test are all serious traffic offenses in New Jersey, and the state’s drinking and driving laws impose severe penalties on anyone found guilty. Under the New Jersey DWI statute, N.J.S.A.…

Traffic Offenses If a law enforcement officer has given you a summons or ticket for a traffic offense, contact Ray Raya for a free initial consultation. Understanding your options is the first step toward an effective defense. I handle traffic cases of all kinds, including: Fight points and avoid license suspensions Every traffic charge can…

Criminal Legal Process and Your Rights For most defendants and their families, facing the criminal justice system feels overwhelming. Whether you have been charged before or this is your first time, you want to know your rights, what to expect and how best to proceed. Know your rights at every stage From the moment you…

Municipal Court Cases Municipal courts are where most New Jersey residents come into contact with the justice system, whether as a defendant, a victim or a witness. Because most people will never appear in any other court, their experience in municipal court often shapes what they think about the quality of justice in New Jersey.…

Personal Injury Legally, a personal injury is an injury to your body, mind or emotions, not damage to physical property. It covers physical harm, such as broken bones, bruises or any serious injury suffered in an accident. It also includes the emotional and psychological injury that can follow a humiliating or life-threatening experience. A personal…

Expungement A record of an arrest or conviction can follow a person for years. Applications for college and other schools, jobs, professional licenses and military service often ask about criminal records. Many people can solve this problem because they are eligible to have their New Jersey criminal records expunged. A fresh start under New Jersey…