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Halloween 2016 is just days away now and while many of us are preparing to celebrate with costumes, get-togethers, and trick-or-treating with our families, law enforcement agencies are preparing for ...

When criminal charges are filed, the individual who stands accused of that crime often suffers a great deal before the matter ever goes before a New Jersey court of law. Once the media gets a hold of ...

New Jersey residents are bombarded with news of crime at multiple points within any given day. Turn on the television, listen to the radio or sign on to check your email, and you will undoubtedly be ...

The notion that it's a thin line between love and hate is often fully on display in domestic violence cases. In most romantic, cohabitating relationships, a great deal of emotion is put into ...

Accusations of domestic violence can change a person’s life forever. If the accusations are accompanied by a restraining order , the restrained person may be forced to vacate their own home, lose ...

In a recent post, we discussed the importance of reliable witnesses in the courtroom to prove or disprove domestic disputes. There are always two sides to every story; without testimony from other ...

Does where a controlled substance is found during a drug possession arrest affect the case against the accused? It can. As many accused have learned, "possession" can be proven in court even when the ...

A 26-year-old man was recently arrested in Union City, New Jersey, after police allegedly found him to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana . The man's troubles soon multiplied, however, ...

On Nov. 17, several people in New Jersey were arrested for their alleged involvement in heroin distribution throughout the area. The arrests were the result of a series of raids that were initiated on ...

It’s about the time to get your Irish celebration on. With the holiday just around the corner, you should start thinking about your Saint Patrick’s Day plans, especially who be driving. As a ...

Thanksgiving DUI Arrests Every holiday season, people are in the celebratory mood--which means there are more gatherings, more parties, and more reasons to enjoy your time with a drink or two. ...

New Jersey, like many other states, takes DUIs quite seriously and offenders may face potentially severe consequences if convicted, even if it is a first offense. Penalties for first offenses may ...

When a New Jersey resident is accused of a serious crime, the legal team tasked with his or her defense begins by assessing all of the facts and evidence held within the case. In some instances, the ...

A horrific series of events has led to a terrible loss of life in New Jersey and a neighboring state. Police have arrested the man they believe is responsible for shooting and killing seven people in ...

Many New Jersey readers have seen media coverage of a pardon recently announced by Governor Chris Christie. The case involved a young man who was pursuing a career in law enforcement when he found ...

Halloween 2016 is just days away now and while many of us are preparing to celebrate with costumes, get-togethers, and trick-or-treating with our families, law enforcement agencies are preparing for ...

Many readers will remember media coverage of the New Jersey doctor who was accused of inappropriate conduct with both patients and staff at his Bergenfield office. Those sex crimes charges have not ...

When an individual takes advantage of a child for the purpose of sexual gratification, the matter is taken very seriously by both law enforcement and the courts in New Jersey. The protection of ...

Halloween 2016 is just days away now and while many of us are preparing to celebrate with costumes, get-togethers, and trick-or-treating with our families, law enforcement agencies are preparing for ...

The holidays are a time of celebration among family and friends who often come together at social gatherings that might include alcohol served to guests. It is up to each person who imbibes to act ...

Teenagers don't often realize the lasting impacts of reckless driving. Receiving multiple traffic tickets for moving violations such as speeding or driving while impaired by alcohol can make insurance ...

Murder may be the most serious of all criminal charges. Not just because of the potential criminal penalties associated with it, but also because a charge of murder could very well destroy the ...

Many residents of Bergen County would never get behind the wheel of a car after having a drink or two because they realize the consequences of drunken driving. Yet, most of those same people wouldn’t ...

Criminal defense attorneys often engage in plea negotiations with prosecutors. By doing so, they can usually minimize the long-term consequences for serious crimes. A prosecutor may agree to a more ...

Two additional men from Jersey City, New Jersey were recently charged in a weapons offense case involving the purchase of a pair of Nike Air Jordan shoes for Christmas. The alleged weapons crime ...

A 37-year-old man and 21-year-old man were recently arrested in Bergen County on multiple charges, including accusations of weapon offenses . After a string of recent burglaries, Bergen County ...

Sometimes a traffic violation can lead to more serious criminal charges. If officers have probable cause, they can request field sobriety tests such as a breath analysis or conduct a search for guns, ...