By courtney dercqu | April 7, 2021
A New Jersey landlord was recently arrested with charges of sexual crimes against 13 of his female tenants. The landlord, a New Jersey resident, owns 18 residential properties in the Elizabeth area. At least 12 of his tenants have come forward with accusations of the landlord coercing them into sexual acts to assist with financial […]
By courtney dercqu | April 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 […]
By courtney dercqu | February 4, 2021
New Jersey tends to be strict when it comes to threats of domestic violence, leading the way to laws like the Final Extreme Risk Protective Order. This order can prevent you from buying or owning firearms. If you are dealing with this type of legal protective order, it is important to consider your options, as […]
By courtney dercqu | February 1, 2021
In June of 2020, New Jersey made news when they announced that the requirements of those who are eligible for expungement have changed. These changes include new automated expungement timelines. If you are met with marijuana possession charges, these updates may affect you. Read more: Dealing with Drug Charges What Laws Were Affected? The most […]
By courtney dercqu | January 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. […]
