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Covers news, information, and events about criminal defense law in the state of New Jersey including shoplifting, drunken driving and theft.
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Last Entry: March 24, 2011 at 10:36:36

The Consequences of Resisting Arrest in New Jersey

Posted on February 10, 2011
Resisting arrest and eluding law enforcement are serious offenses that are often wrongfully charged. When someone is not aware that the police are searching for them, they should not be charged with eluding an officer. Additionally, when a police officer is acting outside the law during the arrest, the victim should not be charged with resisting arrest...

Alternative Sentencing Option for New Jersey Drug Offenders

Posted on February 09, 2011
Drug offenses in New Jersey can result in serious jail time and heavy penalties. Courts may offer drug offenders opportunities to pursue help for their addiction instead of serving a full jail sentence. The point of alternative sentencing is to provide the alleged offender an opportunity to break the cycle of drug use and incarceration and help get them on the road to recovery...

Montclair Man Arrested for Invasion of Privacy

Posted on February 08, 2011
A 26-year-old man has been charged with invasion of privacy after allegedly concealing a camera in a women?s bathroom. According to a news report on NorthJersey.com, the incident occurred at the A&P Supermarket on Valley Road in Montclair. The camera was discovered by a worker on Tuesday, January 18...

New Jersey Man Charged with Marijuana Possession

Posted on February 07, 2011
A 34-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for marijuana possession following a vehicle stop for failure to wear a seatbelt. According to NJ.com, the marijuana arrest occurred at Somerset Street and Veterans Memorial Highway in Raritan on January 14...

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New Jersey Teen Arrested for Setting Off Smoke Bomb

Posted on February 04, 2011
A teenager was arrested in Washington Township for allegedly setting off a smoke bomb. According to The Gloucester County Times, the incident occurred in Washington Township on December 17. The teenager was arrested nearly three weeks after the incident for allegedly triggering the device, which reportedly disturbed up to 300 people at the ice rink...

Can a New Jersey Juvenile Offender?s Criminal Record be Cleared?

Posted on February 03, 2011
Having a New Jersey criminal record as a juvenile can negatively affect your child?s future. Fortunately for New Jersey minors, there are opportunities to clear youthful indiscretions from a criminal record. A skilled New Jersey juvenile criminal defense attorney can request a judge to seal a youth?s criminal record...

The Consequences of Being Charged with a Marijuana Offense in New Jersey

Posted on February 02, 2011
You may think that being charged with a marijuana offense in New Jersey is not a serious issue. The truth is, even minor charges, such as marijuana possession for personal use, can result in prison time and fines. If you are facing marijuana charges, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced marijuana defense lawyer to better understand your legal rights and options...

The Importance of Intent in New Jersey Shoplifting Charges

Posted on February 01, 2011
Shoplifting charges in New Jersey can easily result from a simple mistake or misunderstanding. Accidently walking out of a store without paying for an item is not technically a crime, but it is often viewed as one. If you are facing shoplifting charges in New Jersey, is it important to fight back with a skilled criminal defense lawyer who understands your rights and will listen to your side of the story...

Treatment Programs an Option for Drug Offenders in New Jersey

Posted on January 31, 2011
New Jersey Senator Raymond Lesniak is working toward moving non-violent drug offenders out of prison and into treatment programs. According to a NorthJersey.com news report, Lesniak is proposing to provide inmates an opportunity to get out of prison two years earlier than their release date if they complete a six-month treatment program...

The Consequences of an Assault Charge in New Jersey

Posted on January 28, 2011
Assault charges in New Jersey may result in severe penalties, including jail time and heavy fines. Assault charges should only result from incidents where serious violence was intentionally caused or threatened or mistakenly caused with a weapon, and should not result from accidents and mistaken intentions...

Defending Internet Fraud Charges in New Jersey

Posted on January 27, 2011
There are many types of Internet fraud. The most common examples of New Jersey Internet fraud cases include identity theft, Internet scams, fraudulent Internet auctions, and computer hacking. Law enforcement officials in New Jersey are attempting to crack down on this growing problem...

Three Charged with Underage Drinking in Madison

Posted on January 26, 2011
Recently, three people were arrested on suspicion of underage possession of alcohol and one 31-year-old man has been charged with driving under the influence following a Madison traffic incident. According to a news report in The Madison Patch, the arrests were made when police arrived at the scene following reports that a vehicle became stuck in the woods...

Man Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Bridgewater, NJ

Posted on January 25, 2011
A man was arrested on Wednesday, January 12 in Bridgewater for possession of marijuana after police searched the trunk of his car, reports The Star-Ledger. According to the article, the 24-year-old man was arrested near Milltown Road and Stillwell Court...

Man Accused of Robbing 3 People in Andover Township, NJ Motel Room

Posted on January 24, 2011
A 27-year-old Hopatcong man was arrested after allegedly threatening and robbing three people in a motel room in Andover Township on December 23, 2010. According to a news report in The Daily Record, police believe the man broke into a motel and took $200 from one victim, $5 from another, and the wallet of the third before fleeing the scene...

New Jersey Senator Hopes to Void New Medical Marijuana Rules

Posted on January 21, 2011
Many New Jersey legislators believe that Gov. Chris Christie?s proposed regulations on distributing medical marijuana undermines the intent of the law. According to NJ.com, Senator Nicholas Scutari scheduled a January 20, 2011 hearing to force the governor?s administration to adjust their proposed regulations...

Man Arrested for Shoplifting in Hamilton, NJ

Posted on January 20, 2011
On Sunday, January 2, police in Hamilton arrested a man for shoplifting. According to a news report on NJ.com, the 43-three year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to flee on foot. Police believe that the man and one other person shoplifted DVDs from an electronics store before brandishing a gun and running away...

Man Faces Charges Following Alleged Assault in Demarest

Posted on January 19, 2011
A 54-year-old man from Clifton, New Jersey faces numerous charges after purportedly attacking his ex-girlfriend and attempting to elude the police after the alleged assault. According to The Daily Record, the man was arrested in Demarest after he attempted to flee the scene of a car accident on foot...

Coatesville Man Charged with Possession of Marijuana

Posted on January 18, 2011
Recently, a man from Coatesville, NJ was arrested for possession of marijuana after police allegedly witnessed him discard a bag that may have contained pot. According to a report by The Daily Local News, the drug arrest occurred in Coatesville on Sixth Avenue on January 1, 2011...

Newport Man Arrested for Possession of Stolen Items

Posted on January 17, 2011
A man from Newport, NJ has recently been arrested for allegedly possessing stolen items, including electronics, jewelry, and sunglasses. According to a news report in The Newport Patch, the arrest was made at the man?s home on Freebody Street in Newport the morning of January 2, 2011...

Man Arrested for Committing Assault in Sparta Township

Posted on January 14, 2011
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after eluding police for five months following an alleged assault at a convenience store in Sparta Township. According to The Daily Record, the assault occurred the night of July 17, 2010 and the man was arrested the morning of January 1, 2011 in North Bergen, NJ...

New Law Could Change Outcome of Domestic Violence Cases in New Jersey

Posted on January 13, 2011
New Jersey lawmakers are progressing towards passing a new law that may allow a certain amount of force used in self defense. According to The Daily Record, the new legislation creates ?a limited self-defense justification for domestic violence victims who use force to protect themselves...

Eight Aggravated Assault Arrests in Hoboken over New Year's Weekend

Posted on January 12, 2011
Over holiday weekends, it is common for there to be an increase in criminal activity, such as drunk driving, physical assaults, shoplifting, and more. According to NJ.com, police in Hoboken were involved in eight separate assault cases over the New Year?s weekend...

New Jersey Mother and Son Accused of Selling Marijuana

Posted on January 11, 2011
A 62-year-old woman and her 29-year-old son have been accused of selling marijuana out of their New Jersey apartment and were recently arrested. According to a NewsDay.com report, the arrests were made on December 15 in Keansburg after concerned citizens notified police of their alleged activity...

Criminal Defense Law Firm Lependorf & Silverstein Introduces New Website for Domestic Violence Defense in New Jersey

Posted on January 11, 2011
The criminal defense law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein is proud to announce the debut of its New Jersey domestic violence defense website, http://www.nj-domesticviolence.com. The new website was formed to provide those accused of domestic violence a resource for crucial information about their legal rights, insights into New Jersey law, and a place to find reputable legal assistance for domestic violence defense...

Lakewood, New Jersey Teens Face Intimidation Charges

Posted on January 10, 2011
Four teenagers from Lakewood, New Jersey have been arrested following allegations of intimidating a bus driver. According to a news report in The Daily Record, the four 15-year-old boys were arrested on a school bus in Lakewood. Police believe that the boys crowded behind the bus driver, refused to sit, and used racial slurs about the KKK to intimidate the African-American bus driver...

Fighting Terrorist Threat Charges in New Jersey

Posted on January 07, 2011
New Jersey law defines terrorist threats as a threat of violence intended to intimidate an individual or group, with a disregard for public safety. An actual act of violence does not have to occur for someone to be charged with making a terrorist threat...

Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Series of Purse-Snatching Incidents Across New Jersey

Posted on January 06, 2011
A 50-year-old man has been arrested for purportedly being involved in a series of purse-snatching incidents all over New Jersey for the past few weeks. According to a CBS News report, the arrest was made in Hackensack, New Jersey, following an out-of-state law enforcement tip...

Multiple Shoplifting Arrests Made in New Jersey During the Holidays

Posted on January 05, 2011
Unfortunately, shoplifting incidents in New Jersey and elsewhere in the country tend to escalate during the holidays. According to NJ.com, between December 14 and 19, there were multiple arrests made along and near Route 22 in New Jersey involving shoplifting...

Woman Charged with Assaulting Police Officers in Hoboken

Posted on January 04, 2011
A 21-year-old Jersey City woman has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting two police officers. According to The Hoboken Patch, the arrest was made during the early morning on Hudson Street in Hoboken. The police stopped to speak with three women whom they believed were involved in a dispute with two men...

The Consequences of Being Convicted as a Juvenile in New Jersey

Posted on January 03, 2011
Families dealing with a juvenile crime are often thrown into emotional turmoil. Even though some juvenile crimes only result in minor penalties such as court-ordered community service, all charges should be taken seriously. Having a criminal record puts juveniles at risk for harsher penalties if they are charged with other offenses in the future...

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