Sales Tax Not a Factor in Your NJ Shoplifting Sentence, Appellate Court Says How does sales tax relate to charging decisions for shoplifting offenses? The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, decided that a court may not include sales tax in the value of shoplifted goods for grading and sentencing purposes. In State of New […]
read full articleWhile the national fatality rate for vehicle accidents decreased, New Jersey’s rate increased in 2021. In fact, it rose to the highest rate since 2007, and a disproportionate number of casualties involved intoxicated driving. New evidence of impaired drivers confirmed through testing indicates that many of those involved in fatal crashes had cannabis in their system. Given […]
read full articleCharged with a Third Degree Crime for Concealed Weapon in a Church, Stadium, Hospital, Public Building or Other Sensitive Location in NJ With the implementation of New Jersey’s recent gun law prohibiting weapons in sensitive places, a person who brings their weapon into one of these locations may be arrested and face penalties for a […]
read full articleSocial media is so thoroughly ingrained in most people’s lives that a day without checking friends, family, influencers, and favorite personalities on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and others is rare. Young users especially have become accustomed to sharing life moments, from a fabulous lunch they made to live videos of car chases and wedding first dances. […]
read full articleIf you are in the medical field, you know how state and federal governments heavily regulate medical professionals. You also know the heavy weight of medical professionals’ responsibilities to patients and governmental entities, including the expectations placed on doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers. Clearly, doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics carry enormous amounts of […]
read full articleJuvenile Attorney Explains Timing of Hearings on Motions in Juvenile Cases in NJ Family court judges have broad, but not unlimited discretion in handling juvenile delinquency matters. Typically, that discretion concerns what is in the best interest of the juvenile defendant and the public. Regarding procedural issues, the Court Rules dictate certain organizational matters, but […]
read full articleWhy It’s Important to Ask for a Lawyer During Police Questioning or Interrogation in New Jersey A recent decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court highlights the importance of asserting your rights to an attorney when asked questions in police custody. Once you do, you preserve your right not to answer questions or incriminate yourself. […]
read full articleLearn the Many Ways Being Convicted of a Crime can Affect Your Ability to Enroll, Serve, Remain, and Advance in the Armed Forces. When you enlist in the military, you swear an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, the ultimate law of the land. Thus, when potential or enlisted service members commit crimes, they […]
read full articleUnderstanding the Law on Drunk Driving on Private Property in NJ You were arrested for drunk driving right in front of your home in a gated community. The car was not running, and the keys were in your hand, not the ignition. Perhaps you sat in your vehicle to cool off as you and your […]
read full articleFundamentals of Restitution if You are Convicted of a Crime in New Jersey Criminal convictions are costly. As part of their sentence, convicted defendants may pay fines, fees, and restitution, aside from a jail or prison term. For crimes resulting in economic losses to the victim, a court will often order the defendant to pay […]
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