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- 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... - New Jersey Driver Faces Serious Criminal Charges
Mar 4, 2020
Luis Mejia, a 39-year-old man living in the Wharton County area of New Jersey is now facing some serious criminal charges after accusations were made against him that include the The charges against Mejia come from accusations that were made against him by someone who was riding as a passenger inside his vehicle as he was working for a popular rideshare company. Mejia had been working as an independent contractor on a part-time basi... - New Jersey Laws Regarding Juvenile Offenders
Feb 9, 2020
State and government laws are divided between adult and juvenile charges. This is because minors do not always have the necessary cognitive judgment needed to make good decisions. Additionally, a single mistake as a minor could negatively affect your life, well into your adult years. Potential Consequences for a Juvenile Crime in New Jersey Minors can be charged with many of the same crimes that an adult can, but to a lesser degree. The potentia... - Using Mistake of Fact as a Defense When Charged with a Crime
Jan 31, 2020
What is Mistake of Fact? When an individual is charged with a crime, one of the very first things they will do is contact an attorney. A Lack of Intent Some attorneys will use a lack of intent defense strategy when attempting to help their clients overcome legal situations. A lack of intent means the individual had no legitimate reason to commit the crime and did not plan it out. It may occur whe... - Is There a Difference Between Robbery, Theft, and Burglary?
Dec 27, 2019
Overview: Theft, Robbery and Burglary When a crime is committed, people often tend to believe that When an individual uses a weapon to intimidate a victim while stealing, the individual likely committed an act of In-depth Details of Each Type of Crime Understanding the differences between each type of crime is important. When you are taking another person’s property and you are the only one involved, you are committing an act of theft... - Crime of Carjacking
Nov 25, 2019
What is Carjacking? Carjacking History of Carjacking Carjacking was a relatively obscure crime until around the 1980s, when news reports began covering incidents where vehicles were suddenly and violently stolen from their drivers or occupants. Of course, over the years as the number of vehicles on the road has risen, it means that there are more vehicles available for criminals to carjack. Criminals who are looking to steal a vehicle may turn to carjacking sinc...
