N.J. Corrections Officer Accused of Having Child Pornography
Federal charges were filed against a New Jersey Department of Corrections officer recently in connection to what federal prosecutors describe as images of child sexual abuse, according to a recent article at NJ.com. The 37-year-old Lodi resident was taken into custody...
Two Men Charged with Illegal Gun Sales in New Jersey
South Carolina Man Charged with Illegal Handgun Possession in NJ Out-of-towners should take notice: New Jersey doesn’t tolerate illegal sales of firearms or other weapons. Police recently apprehended two men for selling guns in New Jersey. At least one of the men was...
Theft, Burglary, and Robbery in New Jersey
Theft & Property Crimes in NJ A New Jersey man and woman were charged with theft, burglary, and conspiracy to commit both crimes. The couple entered a residence in Kinnelon in the daylight hours, taking about $10,000 in jewelry, coins, and clothing. The...
New Jersey Implements New Guidelines for Speedy Trials
New Guidelines for Constitutionally Required “Speedy Trials” in New Jersey The U.S. Constitution states that citizens accused of crimes have the right to a “speedy trial.” The New Jersey State Constitution secures a similar right. But neither document defines what,...
Arrest for Disorderly Conduct, Shoplifting, and Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor
NJ Juvenile Crime Charges for Disorderly Conduct & Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor Seemingly small mistakes can add up to legal problems. In April, a 19-year-old man from New Hampshire was charged with disorderly conduct, shoplifting, and consumption of alcohol...
Camden County Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen Patient
Camden County Sexual Assault Charges A man who worked as a supervisory nurse at a Camden County youth rehab facility agreed to surrender his nursing license while awaiting resolution of sexual assault charges. The suspect, a 31-year-old Monroe NJ resident, has been...
Lindenwold NJ Teen Wanted to Assassinate the Pope
Lindenwold Teenager Accused of Planning to Assassinate Pope During Visit to Philadelphia A teenager from Lindenwold NJ recently pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges stemming from an alleged plot to assassinate Pope Francis. Investigators determined that the...
Driving with a Revoked or Suspended License
Penalties for Driving with Suspended License in New Jersey If you commit a serious traffic infraction, or if you are ticketed too many times for minor traffic violations, it’s possible that your NJ driver’s license could be suspended. When this happens, you will be...
How Evidence Is Collected at a Crime Scene
Police Procedures When Collecting Evidence & Admissibility at Trial Whether it’s an aggravated assault case with bullet casings left behind at the scene, a drug crime case with suspected marijuana or cocaine hidden inside a car, or a homicide case with blood...
Not All Arrests Qualify for Bail
Bail for Defendants Facing Felony Charges in NJ If you have been arrested for a crime, especially a felony-level offense, it is very possible that you will be processed and then taken to the county jail. Following a bail conference hearing, you will likely have a bail...