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- What are the effects of a temporary restraining order?
Feb 12, 2021
When arguments between two people in New Jersey who live together become heated, it may not be long before one person calls the police, accusing the other person of committing an act of domestic violence. When that happens, the accuser may seek a Who can be the victim of domestic violence? People may think that domestic violence can only occur between spouses. This is not true. Domestic violence can occur between spouses, former spouse...Read More - What constitutes assault in New Jersey?
Feb 1, 2021
Sometimes arguments between people in New Jersey can be heated, to the point where a person might threaten to physically hurt the other or may actually physically hurt the other. While some states differentiate assault (the threat of harm) from the separate crime of battery (actual harm), New Jersey simply recognizes varying Simple assault The most basic form of assault in New Jersey is simple assault. If a person attempts to cause or intentionall...Read More - New Jersey Residents Accused Of Operating A Stolen Car Ring
Jan 21, 2021
The New Jersey State Police have arrested six people who they believe stole Honda and Acura automobiles in Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties and then stripped them for parts. The arrests mark the end of an investigation that began in October 2019. Police say the group used a building in Linden to store stolen cars and sell parts. When police executed a search warrant at the facility in February 2020, they allegedly discovered a stole...Read More - New Jersey’s DWI Laws Are Strict
Jan 19, 2021
In lots of respects, New Jersey’s laws against drinking and driving or driving while drugged are strict. A person living in or around Haddon Township, including people in Atlantic City and Camden, should be well aware of what these laws are and should also know the possible penalties for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence New Jersey’s drunk driving laws have a broad reach One common misconception is that a person ha...Read More - Should Your Loved One be Represented by a Public Defender?
Dec 30, 2020
If you’re loved one has been charged with a serious criminal offense, then there’s a lot at stake. A conviction could lead to extensive incarceration and a criminal record that will haunt them for life. Fortunately, your loved one is entitled to an attorney. In instances where an individual has limited financial resources, an accused individual can choose to have a public defender appointed to represent them. While this representation might be extremely cheap, i...Read More - What should I keep in mind when facing a DWI charge?
Dec 28, 2020
When you see the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror, the panic can immediately set in. Maybe you knowingly got into your vehicle after a few too many drinks. But it’s also possible that you believed you were sober enough to drive or that you truly hadn’t consumed anything that would cause your driving skills to decline. Regardless of the events that led up to the DWI charge you are no...Read More - Vineland man charged after Atlantic City shooting
Dec 18, 2020
Andre Alexander has been charged for an Atlantic City shooting that left a Philadelphia man wounded earlier this year. This August a man walked into AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with a After launching an investigation into the matter, the police arrested Alexander and charged the 35-year-old with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Alexander is being held in the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Bein...Read More - Camden Man Facing Double Murder Charges
Dec 3, 2020
We all know that New Jersey can be a rough place. Just turning on the news every night, we see stories of shootings. But, what we often do not hear is context or the other side of the story. Often, we only hear the police point of view or the view from surviving family members. However, the voice of the accused is seldom, if ever, given equal time, which means that, even before a conviction...Read More - National Retailers Back Harsher Shoplifting Penalties
Nov 11, 2020
After George Floyd’s killing at Minneapolis police officers’ hands in May, huge retail companies issued strong statements denouncing the impact of systemic racism and police violence on Black communities. However, many of these companies’ actions contradict that message by advocating for stronger shoplifting laws across the country. So far, Companies opposing state criminal justice reform State retail industry groups primarily oppose reforms that seek to reduce mass incarceration caused by over-policing in communities o...Read More - Court Overturns Search For Shooting Suspect
Nov 10, 2020
Privacy protections govern the investigation of the most serious crimes. Earlier this month, the Arrest This case began with a shooting in a Trenton bar in March 2016. A New Jersey state trooper heard the gunfire in his office and came to the bar with his supervisor. Trenton police broadcasted a description of the suspect with the first name of a person who lived nearby. Police entered a rooming house through an unlocked fron...Read More
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