Criminal Law

Bridgeton Police Officer Charged with Stalking

Posted on March 24, 2011
A member of the Bridgeton Police Department in New Jersey has been arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing after an incident with a woman who had a restraining order against him. According to The News Of Cumberland County, the officer faces a fourth-degree stalking charge and one charge of harassment, which is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey...

Four Juveniles Arrested after Woodbridge High School Prank

Posted on March 23, 2011
Four students at a New Jersey high school are facing disorderly conduct charges after allegedly committing a practical joke. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the incident occurred at Woodbridge High School when the four students released chickens on campus as part of a senior prank...

The Laws Relating to Search and Seizure in New Jersey

Posted on March 22, 2011
Everyone has a right to privacy afforded by the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states: ?The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized...

Consequences of an Underage DUI in New Jersey

Posted on March 21, 2011
Underage drinking is a criminal charge in New Jersey that can have serious consequences. It is a misdemeanor for individuals under the age of 21 to knowingly possess or consume alcohol. If an underage person is determined to have been driving under the influence, the consequences can be even more severe...

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Woman Charged after Attempting to Rob Deliveryman in Palmyra

Posted on March 18, 2011
A 24-year-old woman has been charged with attempting to rob a pizza deliveryman. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the incident took place near Market and Jefferson streets in Palmyra. Police believe the woman attempted to grab the deliveryman?s money while he tried to give her change...

Defense in New Jersey Shoplifting Cases

Posted on March 17, 2011
An individual who is facing shoplifting charges in New Jersey may feel embarrassed and worried about the adverse impact a criminal charge may have on his or her future. Although they may not seem serious, it is important to take all shoplifting charges seriously and to fight back with a skilled criminal defense lawyer...

Several Arrests in Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade

Posted on March 16, 2011
Every year the Hoboken St. Patrick?s Parade is marred by high crime rates, increased police activity, and public intoxication. The Jersey Journal reports that police made 34 arrests and issued 296 citations during this year's parade. This is actually a drop from the 555 citations handed out at the Hoboken parade last year...

Netcong Man Faces Disorderly Conduct Charges after Stealing Woman?s Underwear

Posted on March 15, 2011
A 27-year-old man was arrested after officials say he stole underwear from a dryer in a Laundromat in Mount Olive, New Jersey. According to a news report in The Star Ledger, the alleged theft occurred near Route 46 in Mount Olive. Police believe the man placed a woman?s underwear in his bag...

Consequences of a Domestic Violence Arrest in New Jersey

Posted on March 14, 2011
A criminal act against a current or former spouse, a current or former household member, or a current or past significant other is considered an act of domestic violence. In New Jersey, acts of domestic violence include harassment, threatening, striking, assaulting, and kidnapping...

What are Disorderly Persons Arrests in New Jersey?

Posted on March 11, 2011
A disorderly persons charge is an offense and not a crime in New Jersey. It is a category of offense that typically involves something relatively minor, such as a petty theft or a drug possession charge. While an indictable charge could result in a full trial by jury, a disorderly persons charge will most likely result in a trial in front of a municipal court judge...

Two Juveniles Charged with Burglary in Blairstown, New Jersey

Posted on March 10, 2011
Two teenage boys, ages 14 and 16, were arrested recently for conspiracy to commit burglary after they were seen in an elementary school. According to an article in The Warren Reporter, the incident took place at the Blairstown Elementary School in Blairstown, NJ...

Newark Man Arrested after Receiving Marijuana in the Mail

Posted on March 09, 2011
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after receiving a home delivery of marijuana. The Star-Ledger states the arrest took place on Freeman Street in Newark, NJ. Police report that the man received about 19 pounds of marijuana in the mail and during the arrest they found an addition seven pounds in his apartment...

What To Do if Your Child is Arrested in New Jersey

Posted on March 08, 2011
Apart from something horrible happening to your child, it is a parent?s worst nightmare to hear that their child has been arrested. It is crucial that parents in these situations speak to a skilled juvenile crime defense attorney immediately to ensure that their child?s rights are protected...

What You Should Know if You are Facing Lewd Conduct Charges in New Jersey

Posted on March 07, 2011
It is illegal to expose yourself in public in the state of New Jersey. There are nuances to this law and it is important to understand exactly what the law defines as lewd behavior or lewd conduct. Anyone facing serious disorderly person offenses because of alleged lewd behavior would be well-advised to speak to a skilled attorney...

Garden City, NJ Man Arrested Twice for Disorderly Conduct

Posted on March 04, 2011
A 21-year-old man from Garden City was arrested twice in one day for disorderly conduct on January 29. According to The Observer & Eccentric, police arrested the man at his home following a non-physical disagreement in which police heard the man yelling at his wife...

Def Jam Rapper Faces Marijuana and Weapons Charges in New Jersey

Posted on March 03, 2011
Def Jam artist Juelz Santana was arrested in New Jersey for marijuana possession. According to Artist Direct News, the arrest occurred at his Bergenfield, NJ recording studio. After conducted a 10-month investigation, police raided the studio and found 17 bags of marijuana and two fully loaded 9mm guns...

Teen Charged with Possession of Alcohol in Madison, NJ

Posted on March 02, 2011
A teenager was recently charged with having a fake identification to purchase alcohol in Madison, New Jersey. The Independent Press reports that a 19-year-old man was arrested outside a liquor store after an officer stopped the teen to check his proof of age...

Penalties for Juveniles Facing Graffiti Charges in New Jersey

Posted on March 01, 2011
Graffiti is often related to gang activity, which often means that the penalties for graffiti crimes in New Jersey tend to be harsh. In fact, New Jersey vandalism convictions can result in a criminal record that can have long reaching and negative effects on a juvenile?s life...

NJ Residents Charged with Multiple Drug Crimes after Receiving Marijuana in the Mail

Posted on February 28, 2011
Three New Jersey residents ? one woman and two men ? face multiple drug charges after a package of marijuana was shipped to them. According to NJ.com, the New Jersey drug crime arrest occurred in Burlington Township after police say they observed a 30-year-old woman pick up a mailed package that contained two pounds of marijuana...

Differences Between Juvenile and Adult Court in New Jersey

Posted on February 25, 2011
There are many differences between juvenile and adult courts in New Jersey. Anyone 18 years of age or older will be automatically tried in an adult court. Anyone under the age of 18 will be tried in juvenile court unless the offense is particularly serious...

Fighting Allegations of Threatening Physical Violence in New Jersey

Posted on February 24, 2011
A person is guilty of simple assault under New Jersey Statute 2C:12-1 if he or she, "(1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or (3) Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury...

New Jersey Teen Faces Burglary Charges

Posted on February 23, 2011
A 16-year-old juvenile and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a number of burglaries in Cumberland County. According to The News of Cumberland County, the arrests were made on South Avenue in Bridgeton. Police made the arrests after the pair allegedly burglarized a few homes that evening...

New Jersey Man Charged with Shoplifting Candy and Red Bull

Posted on February 22, 2011
A 21-year-old man has been charged with shoplifting in Union County following a police investigation. According to a February 9, 2011 report by The Independent Press, the man was arrested in New Providence. Police believe the man stole over $1,700 worth of candy and Red Bull from a business on Springfield Avenue...

Cell Phone Violation Stop Ends in New Jersey Possession of Marijuana Charges

Posted on February 21, 2011
A 24-year-old man faces drug charges after being pulled over for talking on a cell phone while driving. A February 9, 2011 report by The Independent Press states that the arrest occurred on Short Hills Avenue in Millburn. Police allegedly found more than 50 grams of marijuana in the vehicle after pulling him over for driving while using his phone...

The Penalties for Criminal Mischief in New Jersey

Posted on February 18, 2011
Criminal mischief is a broad term that covers many types of activities considered to be dangerous and reckless. The severity of the mischief charges are directly related to the value of the property damaged, the location where the alleged criminal act took place, and the criminal history of the defendant...

Is Offensive Language Criminal in New Jersey?

Posted on February 17, 2011
There are many types of actions that could result in an allegation of disorderly conduct. In New Jersey, disorderly conduct is a petty offense that could result in up to 30 days in a county jail. In general, disorderly conduct charges are not defined as a crime, but they will be included on your criminal record...

Two New Jersey Men Face Marijuana Charges

Posted on February 16, 2011
Two men face multiple drug charges in East Greenwich Township after police found over a pound of marijuana and $7,500 in cash in their vehicles. According to The Gloucester County Times, the arrest was made at a truck stop in East Greenwich Township. Police believe they witnessed a drug deal taking place...

New Jersey Woman Charged with Child Endangerment

Posted on February 15, 2011
A woman has been arrested for leaving her 1-year-old child in her car when she went into a Walmart store in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the incident took place in Hanover Township. The woman left her child asleep in her vehicle while she went into the store to buy a bandage for her child?s arm...

New Jersey Man Charged with Three Counts of Weapons Possession

Posted on February 14, 2011
A man from East Orange has been arrested for weapons offenses after allegedly trying to enter a Newark welfare office with multiple weapons. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the 40-year-old man was arrested after officials say he entered the welfare office to request food stamps...

What Constitutes Harassment in New Jersey?

Posted on February 11, 2011
Harassment charges commonly result from a misunderstanding or an ulterior motive. Unfortunately for the defendant, being charged with harassment can have serious professional and social ramifications. Additionally, New Jersey harassment charges may lead to 30 days in jail and heavy fines...

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