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- Can You Go to Jail for Leaving a Child Home Alone in New Jersey?
Apr 5, 2021
Two-parent working households can make it difficult to find childcare. Child care can be very expensive and may lead some parents to wonder if they are legally allowed to leave their child alone, and whether it will lead to jail time or not. Continue reading to learn more about the legality of leaving a child home alone and what you should do if you're arrested for it in New Jersey. Is It Lega... - What Is a Final Extreme Risk Protective Order in New Jersey?
Feb 4, 2021
New Jersey tends to be strict when it comes to threats of Read more: What is an Extreme Risk Protective Order? An Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO), also referred to as the Red Flag Law, is the act of taking firearms from someone, due to the assumption that they pose a danger. With an ERPO, a person is unable to any do any of the following: Possess, control, own, purchase, or receive firearms o... - If I Was Arrested for Marijuana Possession in New Jersey, Will My Record Be Expunged?
Feb 1, 2021
In June of 2020, New Jersey made news when they announced that the requirements of those who are eligible for Read more: What Laws Were Affected? The most significant changes in terms of expungement eligibility regard the Clean Slate provision act and those with criminal marijuana charges. Changes to the Clean Slate Provision Act The This differs for marijuana charges. Those who have been convicted of marijuana charges will have the optio... - 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... - Two Jersey City Gang Members Recently Charged for Triple Murder
Oct 30, 2020
Three years after the triple murder that occured on Fulton St. in Jersey City, gang members, Markell “Sayboy” Brown and Terence “Sweet Meat” Shaw, have finally been charged. The gang members are being charged with the three murders that took place on January 16, 2017. The attack targeted Ishear Bailey, 26, who was a rival gang member, his girlfriend Janaya Lee, 25 and Quadel Chisolm, 31. Lee was four months pregnant at the time. Detail... - 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...
