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Drug offenses are serious crimes that carry heavy penalties in New Jersey. The severity of the penalties often depends on the type and quantity of the drug, the intent (whether for personal use or distribution) and the individual's prior convictions. For those facing...
When you face the possibility of an interrogation with the police, you want every right at your disposal in order to protect yourself. This means understanding your Miranda rights, a crucial part of going into any communicative endeavor with police. What are your...
If you are like many residents of New Jersey, you are busier nowadays than ever. Even though trips to the store take you away from other tasks, shopping for essential items is something everyone must do. You can speed up your trip considerably by using the...
Having a conviction for a crime on record can do some heavy damage. Many people find this record haunting them for the entirety of their lives. Fortunately, a person can take action through expungement, which serves as a form of post-conviction relief for many....
The killing of a person may or may not be a criminal act. How the courts define the incident comes down to the circumstances and intentions of a defendant. While manslaughter is a lesser offense than murder, a conviction still brings unwanted consequences. New Jersey...
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. The New Jersey constitution provides additional protections beyond those granted by the Fourth Amendment. The New Jersey Supreme court recently upheld...
Fatigue is a silent killer. It has detrimental effects on our physical and mental health. As much as we want to prevent it, life hands us many stressful and exhausting challenges that we must overcome regardless of our body’s limitations. While, historically, driving...
The crime of identity theft in New Jersey has a specific definition. Any conviction must come only after the state proves that someone took certain actions. That said, there are many possible cases the state could build. This article will look at a few of them as well...
The job of investigators and government attorneys is to secure convictions from the evidence they carefully collect. But exactly how and what do they investigate? Most white-collar crime investigations, such as those for fraud, are partnerships. One of the agencies...
To keep cases moving in an otherwise crowded legal system, prosecutors often try to get a guilty plea out of the defendant. Though these pleas have some benefits in the form of reduced sentences, is it something that you should opt for personally? Examine your...
