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New Jersey Law Still Applies on Halloween and Mischief Night

By Lependorf & Silverstein

For those that think that celebrating Mischief Night and Halloween translates to New Jersey law not applying, think again. Zero-tolerance policies will be at their height the day before Halloween, also known as Mischief Night, Goosey Night, and Cabbage Night, and especially on the day of Halloween. A northjersey.com report reminds youngsters and adults of all ages to be on their ?best behavior.? Some activities that law enforcement will be on the look-out for are ones that could leave an individual facing serious criminal accusations and subsequent penalties. If a person decides to damage property, either by breaking windows, destroying or selling Halloween decorations, blowing-up mailboxes, or chemically damaging cars, all violations that Montvale property owners have dealt with in the past, then he or she may be charged with criminal mischief and additional charges...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on October 30, 2009 (boomark / email).