This past Memorial Day weekend may have been filled with fun times until, when the party is over and you are on your way home, you are pulled over and arrested for drunk driving. Because drunk driving in New Jersey has such significant consequences, even for a first...
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently conditionally vetoed a bill that would have eliminated mandatory minimum prison sentences for numerous crimes. However, a concurrent directive from Attorney General Gerbir Grewel requires prosecutors to agree to shorter...
Police are investigating the actions of a New Jersey State Senator after she was involved in a non-injury accident with two parked cars. According to the woman’s statement, she was attempting a turn and accidentally turned into a snowbank. In fact, the police sketch...
A criminal charge can be a life-altering experience. Whether it is for drug possession or fraud, assault or murder, a criminal charge can change the way a New Jersey resident lives their life and experiences their rights. As soon as they are charged, they can choose...
Even in states that have legalized or decriminalized the use, possession, buying, or selling of marijuana still means that it is a federal crime. Federal law still proscribes that marijuana is a controlled substance, on the same level as cocaine or heroin. One is...
Many are struggling to make ends meet in the current U.S. job market, and trying to find a job, obtain housing or even vote becomes even more difficult when the applicant has a criminal record. Fortunately, there are more options in New Jersey than ever before that...
In Millville and the surrounding areas, being arrested for drug allegations can cause many challenges in a person’s life. In addition to the potential for jail time and fines, it can also negatively impact the attempt to get certain jobs and result in other unexpected...
When criminal suspects are taken into custody in New Jersey and around the country, police officers are required to inform them that they have a right to remain silent and speak with an attorney. They are also told that an attorney will be provided for them if they...
You were with a group of friends when you all decided that you could steal from a neighboring store. You didn't think anything of it because if you were caught, you knew that the owner was kind and wouldn't likely press charges. What you didn't know was that one of...
A news article out of New Jersey has shown that there has been an increase in the number of hate crimes throughout the state. Hate crimes are one of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) highest priorities, which makes an accusation of being part of any hate...
