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- Will I Go to Jail If I Don’t Wear a Mask in NJ?
Sep 9, 2020
A new law proposed in the New Jersey legislature could make it a crime to refuse to wear a face covering in a commercial establishment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposed Face Covering Law New Jersey State Assembly members Ralph Caputo and Valeri Vainieri introduced a bill that would add criminal penalties for those people who violate Governor Phil Murphy’s order requiring people to wear face coverings when shopping indoors. Assemblyman Caputo argued that addin... - 3 Teens Will Be Charged With Trying to Kill Trenton Officers During Chase that Injured 6 Cops, 1 Critically
Aug 29, 2020
Police officers take on a lot of risks when on the job. When keeping the streets safe, they are often exposed to weapons and criminal behaviors. That is what happened during a vehicle chase in Trenton, New Jersey, on July 29, 2020. Trenton police officers engaged in a vehicle chase when tracking down a stolen vehicle. The local police department had received a tip of a social media post that included images of the defendant... - How Long After Arraignment is Sentencing?
Jun 19, 2020
What happens between the arrest and criminal sentencing is not always clear. Yet, it is important to understand the process, so you can know what to expect and prepare with the right legal representation. What is an Arraignment? An arraignment is your first court date. This may or may not happen before you are released after your initial arrest. If you were given bail, the posted amount ensures that you show up to court fo... - How Long Does The State of New Jersey Have to Indict Someone?
Jun 17, 2020
The unknown of what your sentencing will be, and when, can make it seem like your life is temporarily on hold. Fortunately, most states, including New Jersey, ensure that all defendants have a right to a speedy trial. This means that defendants can expect access to a trial within an appropriate period of time and recent legal changes have put specific timelines on that. New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform The state of New Jersey recentl... - Newark Man Kidnapped and Sexually Assaulted Montgomery Woman at Knifepoint
May 15, 2020
A Newark man, identified as 43-year-old Hajkim Samuel, was arrested and charged following the The charges, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, include kidnapping, aggravated The incident allegedly occurred on April 9 around 5:42 p.m. The Somerville Police Department initially received a 911 call from a victim who claimed that she had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a man. The victim was identified as an adult female who was interviewe... - Georgia Man Facing Federal Charges After Supplying Guns to Jersey City Felons
May 5, 2020
A man identified as 26-year-old Jonathan Brown was arrested in Georgia by numerous agents following the unlicensed sale of firearms that put guns in the hands of felons. Federal law enforcement and Jersey City Police have been working to cease the flow of guns coming into the city from out-of-state methods and have made an official arrest of the Georgia man. Brown was arrested by agents working with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm... - Make Your Criminal Record Disappear During the Pandemic
Apr 6, 2020
The current coronavirus pandemic has caused New Jersey’s unemployment claims to skyrocket over 2,000%. In just one week, over 150,000 citizens collectively filed for benefits. Were you one of them? Even if you didn’t lose your job during this unprecedented time, you’ve likely been ordered to remain at home unless you need to get out for necessities or to work at an essential job. If you’re looking for something positive to do with your time... - NJ Jails Release Hundreds of Inmates to Protect them from Coronavirus
Apr 1, 2020
Are you currently facing a quarantine situation? Most citizens in New Jersey have been ordered to stay at home by Governor Murphy. That means no going to work, no sending your kids off to school and no leaving home for recreational activities. The world seems like it’s changed overnight. On top of these unprecedented restrictions, New Jersey legislators have made the decision to release hundreds of inmates from jail. Are you wondering what type o... - DUI or DWI Punishments and Penalties
Mar 13, 2020
Driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated are both serious legal charges that can affect many areas of your life. In addition to the immediate arrest, you will also likely face expensive fines and you could potentially even lose your driver’s license. While driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all of the U.S. states, each state has different laws for what constitutes a DUI or DWI, as well as different lega... - Search and Seizure Frequently Asked Questions
Mar 9, 2020
One moment, you’re driving down the road and the next, you’re pulled over with a police officer now searching your vehicle. Whether or not you have any reason to be concerned, you are likely to have many questions about the legality of this situation. These are a few of the most common questions regarding What Does the Fourth Amendment Cover? The Fourth Amendment When Is a Search Warrant Needed? In most cases, police officers requir...
