Although it does not happen very often it is important to know that sometimes it can be possible for a judge to grant a defendant the right to a new trial even if their criminal trial ends in a conviction. Courts have been known to grant the motion of a new trial...
The definitions of “assault” and “deadly weapon” may vary by state but one thing that does not vary is how assault with a deadly weapon is classified with the law and that is as a felony. The crime is committed when an attacker completes a physical attack while also...
The federal drinking age is 21 and that law is in place for drinking, possessing, as well as the purchasing of any alcohol. Underage drinking is not only illegal in this country but it is also a serious and dangerous crime especially when it comes to them being behind...
A gun is a powerful weapon to wield. To be shot could mean death or an injury that plagues you for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, death was the result of a recent shooting that took place in Jersey City. A 19-year-old man died after being shot in the torso...
New Jersey has some of the toughest gun crime laws in the country. That means facing jail time for even carrying a gun and even worse penalties for using it. A Blackwood man found that out the hard way recently when he was arrested and charged with attempted murder,...
In many cases in which valuables including funds are seized by authorities in the process of conducting a search or carrying out an investigation, it is relatively obvious that physical money and even money inside bank accounts will be transferred out of the accused...
Most people understand that they have specific rights and responsibilities when it comes to the police asking to search their car. But what is a digital car search? Congress may close a current loophole that would allow for warrantless digital car searches. Many...
Nearly 100,000 disenfranchised individuals in the state of New Jersey could potentially have their voting privileges returned thanks to dedicated New Jersey lawmakers. Members of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus argue that the current system disproportionately...
The Chairman of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, Representative Annette Quijano, has proposed three new bills regarding the state’s take on marijuana. The entire nation has seen a great increase in public support for decriminalizing and potentially legalizing...
While most New Jersey residents know that they could face serious consequences if they’re convicted of drunk driving or drunk boating, few realize that they can also face penalties even if they have two feet planted firmly on the ground. Under a bill that was recently...