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- 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 - What are your rights if you are arrested?
Aug 4, 2021
Your behavior during an arrest, even if you are innocent, can have long-term consequences. You should know your rights and When Police may arrest you if they have a warrant. This is a court order compelling the arrest of the person named in that document and setting forth probable cause for the arrest. Police must show you the warrant upon your request. Police may also arrest you without a warrant if they observe yo...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 - When does theft become a robbery?
Jul 8, 2021
When a New Jersey resident is facing theft charges they can wonder what kind of punishment they may incur. It may surprise them that the theft charge they may be facing can change to robbery. So how can a New Jersey theft case turn into robbery? New Jersey robbery Under The defendant inflicts bodily harm or other use of force during the robbery. The defendant threatens or puts the victim in fear of bodil...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 - Jersey Shore Man Arrested For Distributing Child Pornography
Jun 22, 2021
The increasing use of electronic devices to collect, store and distribute information from the Internet has led to an increased frequency of individuals being charged with crimes involving pornography, especially pornography focusing on children. A The allegations of criminal activity Police in southern New Jersey received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force according to the local prosecutor...Read More - Evidence Suppression May Be Key To Your Criminal Defense
Jun 7, 2021
Sex crime allegations can quickly threaten to derail your future. That’s why if you’re on the receiving end of these accusations you need to develop an What is evidence suppression? In its most basic terms, Ways to suppress evidence There are a number of ways that evidence can be suppressed. Evidence obtained through an illegal search, for example, may be deemed inadmissible, but so, too, can evidence where the chain of custody i...Read More - Alleged Shooter Arrested In Deptford
Jun 2, 2021
In a mental health crisis or domestic squabble between family or friends, we can make decisions that are detrimental to our own lives. Unfortunately, when guns are involved, those decisions can spiral into one ending up in jail. This appears to be the case for one local man who was arrested over the weekend. The incident According to the The arrest Upon arrest, GCPO alleges that the Glendora man was carrying a rifle an...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
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