New Jersey passed a constitutional amendment in 2014 allowing certain criminal defendants to be detained without bail. Alongside this amendment, pretrial justice and speedy trial legislation that implemented a risk assessment system also went into effect. The pretrial justice reform—commonly referred to as ‘bail reform’—has overhauled the pretrial detention system and decision-making framework from one that […]
read full articleSynthetic marijuana, often referred to as “fake weed,” is illegal in New Jersey. As such, being found in possession of synthetic marijuana may lead to criminal charges for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). Similarly, distributing or dispensing fake marijuana can result in criminal prosecution for a felony offense. In addition to the potential […]
read full articleEx-Teacher at High School in Mahwah, NJ Charged with Sexually Assaulting Underage Student An ex-teacher at a high school in Mahwah, NJ faces sexual assault charges after investigators determined that he had sex with one of his underage students. The suspect in the sex crime case, Joshua Green, is a 33-year-old resident of Clifton in […]
read full articleUnder New Jersey law, it is unlawful for any person to distribute or possess with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. These criminal offenses are considered a violation of NJSA 2C:35-5, which governs manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing. Drug distribution crimes vary in terms of severity, meaning the grading of the specific charge is based […]
read full articleFormer Rabbi from Woodcliff Lake, NJ Faces Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges A former rabbi in Woodcliff Lake, NJ faces criminal charges for sexual assault. The suspect in the sex crime case is Menachem A. Weiss, a 46-year-old man who used to reside in Woodcliff Lake in Bergen County, New Jersey. Weiss has been living in […]
read full articleIn a split decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled police did not violate an alleged drunk driver’s constitutional rights by conducting a blood draw without a warrant. This case is extremely significant, as the Court may have created a loop hole for police looking for an exception to the warrant requirement when they’ve […]
read full articleInternal Affairs Probe Determines That Warrantless Search of Hackensack Apartment Was Not Justified Five police officers in Hackensack, NJ were recently terminated from their jobs with the Hackensack Police Department. The firings were prompted by a December 2016 incident involving an illegal search of an apartment without a search warrant. According to Bergen County authorities, […]
read full articleThe vast majority of drug cases in New Jersey begin with some type of search. In a recent case in Hudson County, NJ, a man was charged with several marijuana-related crimes after a search and seizure occurred while police were responding to a domestic violence call. According to news reports, police in Bayonne found multiple marijuana […]
read full articleMan and Wife Who Used to Live in North Bergen Admit Defrauding Government Through Unemployment & Disability Claims A man who used to live in North Bergen, NJ is headed to prison after pleading guilty to NJ government fraud charges. The defendant in the criminal case was Jose Crespo, a 52-year-old man who resided in […]
read full articleAs New Jersey continues to iron out the details of its new bail system since the passage of bail reform, the NJ Supreme Court is considering the extent of evidence that should be allowed at detention hearings. The case that brought this issue to the forefront involves a man who was charged with eluding after […]
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