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- Shoplifting Surge Hits Retailers Hard and Shoplifters Harder
Oct 12, 2021
When you stop by a drugstore you expect to find the necessities for everyday life. Toothpaste, medicine, toilet paper – the items you need for functioning. Unfortunately, many shoppers are having a hard time coming by these and other items. A wave of shoplifting has hit many retail stores and shows no sign of passing any time soon. A recent rise in shoplifting The holiday season tends to bring a sharp uptick in shoplifting. Usually...Read More - Beware of DWI and DUI Around the Holiday Season
Oct 11, 2021
The fall and winter holiday season is approaching fast. While the holidays are a time to celebrate and relax with loved ones, they also bring danger for drivers and passengers. Holidays in the United States have a much higher rate of drunk driving than other days throughout the year. What are the accident statistics? It’s not difficult to see the correlation between holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and a spike in DUI and DWI. Thes...Read More - Protecting Yourself From Assault Charges
Oct 7, 2021
If you are like most New Jersey residents, you consider yourself a law-abiding citizen. When a situation arises that results in assault charges, you may not know what to do. Understanding the exact charges is essential for mounting an effective defense. While the law views assault and battery as two separate actions, they often occur as part of the same incident. Cornell Law School defines Types of assault Purposefully, recklessly or knowingly causing bodil...Read More - Can Drug Charges Affect College Financial Aid?
Sep 27, 2021
Paying for college nowadays often requires some serious planning. If you do not have enough savings to pay for your higher education, you may be able to take advantage of government-subsidized financial aid. After all, the federal government doles out billions in loans, grants and work-study funds every year. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to gauge your eligibility for government-backed financial assistance. Fortunately, a drug-related conviction Disclosing drug conviction...Read More - Possible Causes of Breath Test False Positives
Sep 23, 2021
In many cases, a positive result on a breath test is enough to land you behind bars. Since this is a key piece of evidence, you would expect that it is unfailingly accurate. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. According to WebMD, a Keto diet If you are health conscious, you may have adopted the ketogenic diet. The keto diet involves eating lots of protein to force your body into ketosis so i...Read More - What is post-conviction relief?
Sep 8, 2021
After your case has ended and you have received sentencing from the judge, it often feels like the end of the road. But you may actually still have legal avenues left for you to explore, which may result in some relief from your conviction. “Post-conviction relief” is aptly named for that reason, and learning more about it could potentially offer you a good deal of help when navigating your situation after a conviction. Do thes...Read More - Are You Eligible For The DUII Program?
Sep 8, 2021
Getting a DUI in New Jersey can impact your life significantly, potentially disrupting your career and even affecting your personal relationships. Fortunately, a variety of resources can facilitate course correction and help you get your life back on track. One resource you may draw upon is the Driving Under the Influence Initiative, also known as the DUII program. Assessing your eligibility can help you determine if you would be a good candidate. Course requirements Factor...Read More - Do Self Checkout Counters Lead To Inaccurate Shoplifting Charges?
Aug 31, 2021
Over the past decade, many retailers have installed numerous self-checkout machines to both increase the speed of transaction flow and reduce the payroll overhead for cashiers. Unfortunately, many of these stores have seen a dramatic increase in shrinkage tied to shoplifting and transaction fraud. Retailers will want to satisfy both conditions as completely as possible – lower payroll while keeping loss prevention numbers to a minimum. However, this might only be possible through technology. B...Read More - Arrest Made After Body Found In A Plastic Container
Aug 30, 2021
For a week or two now, local news has been covering the discovery of a body in a plastic container in just about every news cast. It has captured our state’s attention. And, there has been an arrest in the case. The original incident According to the The arrest After a multistate investigation done by New York and After anyone is arrested Before turning oneself in, contact a Westmont, New Jersey, attorney. Afte...Read More - 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
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