What is Carjacking? Carjacking is typically defined under most jurisdictions’ laws as the taking of a motor vehicle through force, violent act, intimidation, or threat. Federal law also defines carjacking as the attempted or accomplished theft of a vehicle by someone unknown to the victim. Like robbery, a carjacking offense requires a victim to be […]
Defining Drug Crimes in New Jersey Drug crimes have been among the most common and most controversial offenses in the American criminal justice system over the past few decades, particularly since the beginning of the government’s “War on Drugs” in the 1980s. However, over the past couple of years, criminal laws regarding drugs have been […]
Penalties of Carrying a Firearm Illegally Although people have a constitutional right to carry firearms, the federal and state governments can and do impose legal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms. If a person fails to follow these restrictions or other legal requirements for purchasing and carrying a firearm, he or she can […]
Charged with a Drug Crime in Trenton, NJ Drug crimes are taken incredibly seriously by prosecutors, especially when such crimes involve more serious offenses like trafficking or distribution. Drug trafficking and distribution involves the illegal importation, transportation, or selling of controlled substances. If a drug trafficking operation occurs in only one state, typically only state […]
Types of Criminal Charges There are only two categories of charges you can face in New Jersey: misdemeanor and felony. A misdemeanor is a lesser of the two charges. If you are ever charged with a felony, it is in your best interest to know the charge, the penalties it brings, and how you can […]