Blog: Criminal Defense
- Local Arrested In Weequahic Park After Alleged Knife Incident
Aug 17, 2021
A day that ends in handcuffs is always someone’s worst day. Especially, if it is after a family event in a park. But, this is unfortunately what one Newark resident is now facing after a community movie night. The incident Incident occurred during a recent Weequahic Park during a community movie night in Newark, New Jersey, at about 10:00 p.m. The Newark Police Department were reportedly alerted while they were patrolling Elizbeth Avenue when ...Read More - Eyewitness Testimony Is Compelling But Unreliable
Aug 10, 2021
Prosecutors in New Jersey and around the country often rely on eyewitnesses to identify criminal suspects and place them at crime scenes because juries tend to find this kind of evidence extremely persuasive. Experts have long questioned the reliability of eyewitness accounts, but their concerns were largely ignored until DNA evidence was introduced in the late 1980s. Some of the individuals exonerated by DNA evidence were freed after spending decades behind bars, and many o...Read More - Can Felony Conviction Impact Employment Opportunity?
Aug 2, 2021
Both felonies and misdemeanors carry significant penalties in New Jersey if a conviction is obtained. In fact, they can have an impact on finding and keeping employment. If you have a felony on your record, it is good to know how it can affect your potential job search. Felonies and their consequences Not all employers will automatically count you out of a job for a felony conviction. There are quite a few factors that a...Read More - Thirty-One Suspects Arrested In Sex Offender Sting In NJ
Jul 19, 2021
The year 2020 led to a rise in the online sexual exploitation of children in New Jersey. When the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office became aware of this trend, it developed a sting operation called “Operation 24/7.” On July 14, the Attorney General’s Office announced the result of Operation 24/7 – 31 male adults were The offenses Operation 24/7 was a collaborative effort involving the Division of Criminal Justice, New Jersey State Police, Interne...Read More - An Overview Of The Criminal Justice Process
Jul 6, 2021
If you are charged with a crime in the state of New Jersey, it may take several weeks, months or years for your case to be resolved. The exact timeline depends on multiple factors such as the charges against you and your willingness to negotiate a plea deal. Firing your attorney, filing a motion during your trial, or other actions may also delay the resolution of a legal proceeding. What happens after you’re taken int...Read More - Ex-Felons in New jersey Have the Right to Vote
May 20, 2021
In many parts of the country, individuals convicted of committing felonies either lose their voting rights permanently or must petition to have their rights restored once they have completed their sentences. In New Jersey, an ex-felon can register to vote after they have completed the terms of their custodial sentence and supervised release as long as they are U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Those convicted of misdemeanor offenses in the Garde...Read More - Can Self Defense Be Pleaded In New Jersey?
May 18, 2021
In almost any context, disagreements can escalate from differences of opinion into serious conflicts. When this happens, most individuals are able to deescalate their anxieties and move on without confronting those who oppose them. In some situations, problems cannot be resolved, and conflicts become potentially violent encounters that may result in injuries or death. When a New Jersey resident is faced with a potentially dangerous aggressor, they should know that they have Urgency an...Read More - 30 Arrested For Involvement In New Jersey Drug Trafficking Ring
May 3, 2021
While some states in our nation are moving towards decriminalizing drug possession, in New Jersey illicit drug trafficking is still a crime. For example, one recent drug trafficking sting led to three dozen arrests in New Jersey. 30 Arrested, Three Charged with Murder Earlier in April, 30 people were charged with running a Drug trafficking laws in New Jersey Under New Jersey law, it is illegal for a person to distribute drugs or hav...Read More - Boardwalk Merchant Dies After Juvenile Robbery
Apr 19, 2021
An Atlantic City boardwalk shop owner has died after a 12-year-old boy allegedly held him at knifepoint while others ransacked his shop. Although the boy and a 14-year old girl were apprehended after the The shop owner, Mahmood Ansari, 66, collapsed and died following the robbery. His family-owned business, City Souvenirs, had been in business for more than 30 years, according to a nephew of Ansari. The two apprehended juveniles were arrested and charge...Read More - Cop Arrested For Sex Crimes, Other Charges In Atlantic City
Mar 17, 2021
Sexual offense charges in New Jersey are incredibly serious. Not only do they carry serious legal penalties, but they can also destroy a person’s life and career. A Jersey City police officer was recently arrested in Atlantic City and is facing several serious charges. Police officer arrested for sex crimes Recently, an investigation involving the New Jersey State Police, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, and the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice resulted in the...Read More
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