Changes to DUI Laws for First-Time Offenders in New Jersey According to the law, every individual who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle has a general duty to provide for other people’s safety. That means drivers have a legal responsibility to drive as safely as...
What is Forgery? When a person commits an act of forgery, the charges they will receive will depend on the situation and location where the crime was committed. It is considered a felony for some people and a misdemeanor for others, but it all depends on the exact...
Severity of Traffic Offenses Different traffic violations could cause a person to get charged with a misdemeanor or even a felony, but it depends on the scenario. If an individual does get charged with a felony due to a traffic offense, they are looking at the...
When Law Enforcement Asks to Search Your Vehicle Have you ever been pulled over by a traffic cop? Did he ask you if it was alright to search your vehicle? Understand that in most situations, it’s the driver themselves who have given police officers a right to search...
Domestic Violence Statistics Do you think domestic violence is an issue of the past? Think again. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimates that a person is physically abused by an intimate partner every 20 minutes in the U.S. In many instances, the...
Police Agencies and Fines A disturbing trend throughout the country involving police agencies and small fines has become entrenched in small towns. The trend involves police departments relying on small fines and other fees to fund their operating budgets and it has...
New Supreme Court Ruling for Repeat Sex Offenders The Supreme Court has ruled that heavy sentences for repeat sex offenders cannot be handed out by judges without the defendant appearing at a jury trial. The ruling came on an appeal of a case involving Andre Haymond....
Military Divorces in New Jersey When someone is in the military, there rules regarding divorce that apply to the service member and their spouse. Oftentimes those in the armed forces move often and don’t have residency in the state that they are stationed currently....
Sexual Assault in New Jersey Can you imagine the damage done to a person’s reputation and life after being falsely accused of a sexual crime? Countless lives have been irreparably damaged by false accusations and unjustified imprisonment. With the sweeping #MeToo...
Child Pornography Charges Against Cranford Man Possession of child pornography charges have been filed against a 41-year-old Cranford, New Jersey man, according to a criminal complaint filed on July 26, 2019. According to the complaint, Joseph Hinksmon was arrested...