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- 36 NJ Athletes and Coaches Have Been Banned From Their Sports
Sep 30, 2021
School sports in New Jersey are facing a unique challenge. A number of coaches and athletes have been recently banned from their sports for a variety of reasons, and more will continue with ongoing investigations. Why Are Coaches Being Banned? A collection of New Jersey coaches recently made the news when local officials found that they were running an illegal drug dealing operation. Another coach was banned and placed under investigation of sexual assault charges... - Arrest Made in Murder of Transgender Woman in Trenton, Prosecutor Says
Aug 31, 2021
Hate crimes recently have made the news in Trenton, New Jersey. In the most recent news, a transgendered woman was shot and killed in Mercer County. The woman was the victim of a late-night offense in which no other motives have yet been determined. Local police identified the suspect through surveillance video. They identified the male during a motor vehicle stop in Ewing, New Jersey and he is currently detained while he awaits trial. I... - Arrest Made in Bomb Threat to Better Business Bureau in Hamilton
Aug 18, 2021
If you have been following the news, you may have read that the Mercer County Better Business Bureau was recently the victim of a bomb threat. A local business owner called the bureau, threatening to send a bomb to them if a certain customer’s complaint affected their rating. The bureau notified the local police department to which an investigation was opened. The business owner was arrested and charged with false public alarm and terroristic threats... - Can I Have My Sex Offender Record Expunged?
Jan 29, 2021
Many states require convicted sex offenders to register in the state. This allows the public to identify when someone with criminal sexual charges moves in near them. While a sex offender record can never be expunged, individuals do have the right to petition the court to remove them from the registry under very specific circumstances. Find out what this entails below: Sex Offender Filing Requirements in New Jersey The state of New Jersey tends t... - NJ Resident Charged With Human Trafficking for Allegedly Prostituting 16-Year-Old Girl at a Trenton Hotel
Dec 9, 2020
People are becoming more and more aware of the occurrence of human trafficking in the U.S. including right here in New Jersey. The most recent news of human trafficking involves a Trenton man and a 16-year-old female. The Trenton defendant was arrested in mid-November by the Attorney General and State Police Superintendent, who announced that he was arrested on human trafficking charges. Read more: New Jersey’s Strict Human Trafficking Laws In an attempt t... - Can You Go To Jail for Shoplifting in New Jersey?
Dec 1, 2020
Shoplifting might seem like a minor crime, but it actually carries expensive fines and the potential for jail time. If you are dealing with shoplifting charges, it is important that you understand the potential consequences, as well as your legal options. Shoplifting charges in New Jersey can significantly impact your employment opportunities, in addition to college admission and your ability to rent an apartment or own a home. Read more: Potential Consequences of Shoplifting i... - How Can a Felony Conviction Impact My Career?
Nov 12, 2020
Felony convictions carry heavy consequences, especially when it comes to your career. Whether you are currently in school, training for a certain career, or you are already well-established in your industry, a felony conviction can stop you dead in your tracks. Understanding the risks of a felony conviction can help you determine the right steps to take following a felony charge. Read more: Potential Risks of a Felony Conviction On Your Career If you ar... - 15 Arrested in Child Porn Bust in Monmouth County, NJ
Nov 4, 2020
Child abuse and tracking remain a big problem, not only around the world but right here in the United States, too. That is why both federal and local officials are consistently working toward recognizing threats to children, as well as enforcing the consequences. Monmouth County Child Porn in the News A large porn bust has been recently in the news in the Monmouth County, New Jersey, area after 15 people were arrested. The Monmouth Count... - Paramus Resident Arrested for Threatening a Federal Judge
Oct 29, 2020
Emotions run high in criminal cases and as such, sometimes judges may find themselves as the target of harassment and threatening messages if their ruling wasn’t in a person’s favor. This is what happened in a recent case when a resident from Paramas threatened a federal judge over delaying the verdict of his case. The Defendant The defendant, W.K. is a 56 year old man from Paramus, New Jersey. In the past, W.K. has show... - Can I Get in Trouble for Owning a Gun in NJ?
Sep 29, 2020
New Jersey has some of the strictest firearms laws in the country. If you are in New Jersey and have or are considering owning or possessing a gun, you need to familiarize yourself with the state’s gun laws and what kind of conduct can get you in trouble for owning a gun. Do You Need a Permit? New Jersey requires any person wishing to purchase a firearm to obtain a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card o...
