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- 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 - New Jersey Shoplifting Penalties
Apr 21, 2021
A shoplifting charge in New Jersey can become either a misdemeanor or felony case. The case’s severity depends on the monetary value of the items stolen. The consequences of shoplifting can also vary greatly. Shoplifting defined Any act that includes an attempt to take possession of an item without providing proper compensation constitutes shoplifting. Penalties for shoplifting First-time shoplifters who take property valued at less than $200 face petty theft charges with a maximu...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 - Can You Be Charged With DWI If Your Bac Is Below The Legal Limit?
Apr 5, 2021
As more bars and restaurants start to open up in New Jersey, people may be imbibing a couple drinks at happy hour or taking a date out to a nice meal and a bottle of wine. However, this does not mean that police in the state will not continue to take drunk driving seriously. It is important to note that in New Jersey, you do not have to have a blood-alcohol concentration above the lega...Read More - Is It Illegal To Write A Bad Check?
Mar 20, 2021
If you write a check in New Jersey for more money than you have in your account, you’ve officially written a bad check. Some people intentionally write bad checks to defraud others. However, some people write bad checks by accident, and by the time they realize what happened, it’s too late to take it back. Can you go to jail for accidentally writing a bad check? According to If you accidentally write a ba...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 - Does A Victim Get A Say In Dropping Of Domestic Violence Charges?
Mar 5, 2021
When police are called to the scene of a domestic dispute, the alleged abuser in the dispute may be arrested even if the victim opposes the arrest. Prosecutors will then decide whether to file As domestic violence disputes generally occur between two people who have a romantic or familial relationship, the alleged victim may decide they do not want to press charges against the alleged abuser. However, alleged victims have no control over whethe...Read More - What to do if you’re the subject of a restraining order?
Feb 24, 2021
If someone believes that you may subject them to physical, emotional or other types of harm, they may pursue a restraining order against you. In many cases, a temporary order will be put into place until a formal hearing can be held. At this hearing, you will be given an opportunity to prove to a New Jersey judge that it should be rescinded. Stay on your best behavior before the hearing It’s generally in you...Read More - Police Officer Arrested For Assault, Other Charges
Feb 22, 2021
Members of a New Jersey police department arrested one of their own recently after responding to an alleged domestic violence incident. Prosecutors The man had only been on the force for a few months, having been hired as a police recruit. He took his oath of office just over a month ago after going through training. The officer could wind up with a felony conviction on his record One of the officer’s charges i...Read More
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