Understanding Self-Checkout Shoplifting Charges Under NJ Law Self-checkout changes the way a potential shoplifting case develops because there is no cashier handling each item and completing the transaction for the customer. Instead, the shopper scans merchandise, enters quantities when required, selects produce codes, and makes sure the register reflects everything being purchased. That creates more […]
read full articleState v. Lee: A Moorestown Burglary Case Built on Fingerprint Evidence In State v. Lee, the New Jersey Supreme Court reviewed a case arising from two burglaries at a Moorestown restaurant in September 2018. Surveillance video from both incidents showed an intruder wearing a distinctive two-tone hooded sweatshirt, but the footage did not reveal his […]
read full articleOn June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Chatrie v. United States, a Fourth Amendment case on cell phone location data. The case stemmed from a credit union robbery in Midlothian, Virginia, in 2019. Police suspected that the robbery was conducted by an individual who used their cell phone in […]
read full articleIn New Jersey, escaping the police, whether on foot or in a vehicle, means trouble, charges, and penalties. When an officer signals a stop, and someone refuses, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2 allows prosecutors to file serious charges. But not every case ends up weighed equally in court. Whether the alleged flight occurred on foot or in a […]
read full articleA first-time shoplifting charge can be stressful and frightening, especially for first-time offenders who have never been arrested before or dealt with the court system. Most people consider a shoplifting charge a minor issue, but that is not necessarily true. If you are facing a shoplifting charge as a first-time offender, it is time to […]
read full articleIn November 2025, authorities shut down a large illegal sports betting operation tied to northern New Jersey, arresting fourteen people after a lengthy investigation announced by Attorney General Matthew Platkin. According to prosecutors, the group operated quietly for years while moving substantial sums through betting channels that existed far outside New Jersey’s licensed system. At […]
read full articleHow Legal Ammunition Becomes a Felony at the NJ Border When it comes to certain kinds of ammunition, what is legal in your state may land you in jail in New Jersey. For example, an out-of-state gun owner is driving through New Jersey on the way to visit family or return from a range trip. […]
read full articleThe recent arrest that happened in the Holland Tunnel highlights just how forcefully the Port Authority is pursuing toll cheaters on all Hudson River crossings. Police stopped a white Mercedes-Benz on a Friday, September 30th, 2025, because it had what looked like a pair of black socks covering the license plate. These socks are supposed […]
read full articleNew Jersey DWI Laws Update for April 2025 New rules for DWIs will become applicable from April 2025. The new rules constitute the biggest change that has occurred in the law related to drunken driving in New Jersey in several decades. The courts are also given the option to allow plea deals for DWIs. Another […]
read full articleWhen Helping a Friend Goes Wrong: Woman Faces DWI Charges After Driving to Police Station While Twice Over Legal Limit A late-night accident in Gloucester County spawned not one, but two DWI arrests after police claimed the impaired passenger attempted to drive the arrested driver home from the station. According to the Washington Township police, […]
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