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- Deadly Police-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Trenton
Aug 30, 2019
Trenton Shooting Conflict between the police and those that they are obligated to protect and serve is rampant in today's high-crime areas, and the role of the police is a difficult one at best. This conflict was manifested late on the night of Thursday, March 14th when the police in Trenton, New Jersey answered a call regarding a suicide threat. When the four police officers arrived at the scene on North Olden Avenue, they foun... - What is Drug Possession and Why Is It Criminal?
Aug 20, 2019
Drug Possession In the criminal justice system, the offense of drug possession refers to the possession of drugs that are illegal or are controlled substances that are not prescribed for the person possessing them. The possession of illegal or controlled substances is a crime because these drugs, when used, may cause harm to those using them or to others. The laws that define and regulate drug possession are dynamic and ever-changing. The best example of thi... - Cocaine Charges for New Jersey Surgeon Arrested En Route to Work
Aug 6, 2019
Drug Bust Made in New Jersey Early on Sunday morning, August 4th, a 36-year-old neurosurgeon from New Jersey was arrested en route to work for possession of cocaine. The traffic stop that led to the arrest was initiated because V.P had tinted windows on his vehicle. During the traffic stop, which occurred on Rutherford Avenue in Lyndhurst, NJ, V.P was being evasive when answering questions posed by the officer about his vehicle’s registration an... - Sale of a Controlled Substance in New Jersey
Jul 22, 2019
Consequences of Possession of a Controlled Substance in New Jersey Just about everybody knows that the sale of drugs like heroin is illegal in the state of New Jersey. Heroin is a controlled substance that does not have any recognized medicinal value, yet it is sold on the street often, and in an unregulated form whose composition can vary. The seriousness of the crime involving possession of a controlled drug depends on the amount an... - 4 Indicted on Human Trafficking, Sex Assault Charges in Trenton
May 16, 2019
Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Recently, four individuals have been indicted in Trenton, New Jersey on charges of human trafficking, Human Trafficking Laws and Penalties in New Jersey Unfortunately, this is far from the only case like this in the United States or even New Jersey. Back in 2014, Burlington County Times noted that New Jersey could easily be a hub for human trafficking due to its diversity and ease of access. Tens o... - Rideshare Slayers Plead Guilty To Murder of PA Woman
Apr 18, 2019
Three men and two women have plead guilty to the November 2016 robbery-turned-murder of Amber Dudley, a Lyft rideshare passenger. Ronderrick Manuel, Dominque Richter, Andrew Alston, Douglas Mathis, and Kasey DeZolt all opted to plead guilty instead of heading to trial. All but Richter received prison sentences. The Murder On the evening of November 30, 2016, a Lyft rideshare vehicle stopped in the area of Mechanics and East Trenton. Manuel approached the car and attempte... - Charged with Carjacking an Uber – Understanding Your Legal Rights
Mar 19, 2019
If you or a family member is being charged with Example of Carjacking A 17-year-old male was arrested in Trenton, New Jersey (NJ) after he and an accomplice reportedly robbed an Uber driver at gunpoint, according to the Trentonian. The police spoke with the Uber driver and he informed them that the 17-year-old male and his colleague carjacked him at New Jersey Law Defining Carjacking Under New Jersey law, a carjacking is defined a... - Charged with Causing Bodily Injury or Death to Another in an Auto Accident While Intoxicated – Understanding Your Rights
Mar 5, 2019
If you or a family member is facing criminal charges for injuring or killing another person in an automobile accident while you were allegedly intoxicated, now is not the time to debate whether to hire a lawyer. You need legal representation. The potential penalties associated with a conviction for committing Example of Individual Facing Multiple Criminal Charges After Fatal Car Accident While Intoxicated A 22-year-old Mercer County resident is facing numerous criminal charge... - Serial Groper Pleads Guilty to Numerous Charges in Trenton, NJ
Jan 21, 2019
A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to numerous charges related to a period between June 2017 and February 2018, when he groped several different school-aged children in Trenton. The charges were six counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and one count of fourth-degree Sex Crimes in New Jersey The types of sex crimes in New Jersey range in severity from first degree aggravated sexual assault down to harassment by Priso... - Shootout Leaves Wounded and No Leads in Trenton, NJ
Jan 8, 2019
A Weapons Offenses in New Jersey New Jersey has very strict laws related to the possession of firearms and handguns. In the last decade, state legislators have passed laws to restrict the ability of individuals to own certain types of weapons and accessories, and have made the penalties associated with such ownership severe. Additionally, any handgun owner in New Jersey must have a permit to carry such weapon, either in the open or concealed...
