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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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Defendant Pleads Guilty to 3 Execution-Style Murders in Newark

Posted on September 23, 2010
On August 4, 2007, three people were shot and killed execution-style in a school yard in Newark, according to The Associated Press. One more victim, who survived, was sexually assaulted, shot in the head and slashed with a machete. On September 21, 2010, the 21-year old defendant who was accused of committing the three murders pleaded guilty...

Civil Penalties for a DUI in New Jersey

Posted on September 22, 2010
A DUI is a serious offense in the state of New Jersey that carries a number of penalties with it. Fines, possible jail time, community service, license suspension and the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device are all consequences that you face if you?re cited for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs...

Bordentown Car Dealer Sentenced for Fraudulent and Forgery Offenses

Posted on September 20, 2010
An article featured on NJ.com reported that a Bordentown car dealer was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for running a bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering scheme. Police officials reported that the suspect accumulated a multi-million dollar debt through his fraudulent scheme...

What is Considered a Motor Vehicle for a DWI?

Posted on September 17, 2010
One of the elements that the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt to get a conviction for a New Jersey DWI (driving while intoxicated) is that the defendant operated a ?motor vehicle? while intoxicated. The question then becomes, what constitutes a motor vehicle? N...

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More Than 1,000 Fugitives, Parole Violators Arrested in New Jersey Sweep

Posted on September 16, 2010
Police officials in New Jersey arrested 1,302 fugitives and parolees with outstanding warrants, according to an article on NJ.com. The sweep began on July 1st and lasted through August 1st. 913 fugitives were arrested, with the remaining 385 being arrested for skipping parole appointments...

Suspended Superintendent Not Eligible for PTI

Posted on September 15, 2010
A suspended Plainfield schools superintendent will not be eligible for pretrial intervention (PTI) as he fights charges of falsely swearing that the children of two subordinates lived with him so they could attend South Plainfield schools. The superintendent?s attorney said that they will appeal the eligibility ruling...

How a DWI Can Affect Your JOB

Posted on September 09, 2010
Many drivers don?t stop to think about the consequences that a DWI could have on their careers. It?s scary enough to have a New Jersey DWI conviction on your driving record that carries a suspension period of your driver?s license. What if your choice to drink and drive caused you to lose your professional license as a registered nurse, pilot or truck driver? Well, that?s exactly what can happen in the state of New Jersey and nationwide...

Cocaine Possession Charges against 2 New Jersey Men, 4 Others after Text Message Tip

Posted on September 08, 2010
A Leonia man and a Bergen man, as well as four other suspects were arrested and charged with cocaine possession last week. According to an article on NorthJersey.com, authorities received an anonymous text message tip through the Bergen Tip Line Program, a text-message based system that allows residents to safely report suspicious activity...

New Jersey Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Tax Fraud

Posted on September 02, 2010
A former Division of Youth and Family Services worker was sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to New Jersey tax fraud, according to The Associated Press. Because of the man?s occupation, he was able to gain access to clients? personal information which he used to file false tax returns...

Avoiding a DUI in New Jersey

Posted on August 31, 2010
The obvious way to avoid a DUI in New Jersey is to simply not drive if you?ve been drinking or plan to drink. Alcohol affects everyone differently since there are a number of factors that go into determining one?s intoxication. Some of these factors include the amount of food and other liquid that has been consumed as well as height, weight and gender of the person...

You've Been Stopped for DUI -- Stay Calm

Posted on August 27, 2010
Getting pulled over by the police can be nerve-racking, especially if you're being stopped for a DUI. The best thing to do if you?re asked to pull over is to do so calmly and safely. Be patient and polite to the officer. You may be asked to perform one or more Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) ranging from following a pen light with your eyes to walking a straight line or reciting the alphabet...

14 Year Old New Jersey Girl Sentenced to 20 Years for Violent Crime

Posted on August 27, 2010
The State of New Jersey sentenced a 14-year old girl to 20 years in prison for her role in the kidnapping, torture and murder of a 23-year old man and an 18-year old woman, according to The Gloucester County Times. The girl acted as a decoy in the gang-related crime that involved a group of ten individuals of which the 14-year old girl was the youngest...

New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Charged with Ex-Husband's Murder

Posted on August 26, 2010
The body of a man believed to be the ex-husband of a New Jersey school teacher was found in the trunk of a burning vehicle, reported the Courier-Post. Police were able to identify the man through dental records and an autopsy confirmed that his death was a homicide...

New Jersey Murder at Anti-Violence Block Party

Posted on August 19, 2010
A National Night Out event in Patterson, NJ turned deadly when one man, age 39, was shot in the head and killed during an argument with another man on August 3, according to NorthJersey.com. Eyewitnesses say the two men were arguing loudly when the shooting occurred...

Small New Jersey Town Rocked by Honduran Man's Killing

Posted on August 17, 2010
A man was beaten and killed as he sat on a park bench, enjoying his evening in downtown Summit, New Jersey. The man, well-known in the community, was a Salvadorian immigrant who had moved to the United States 13 years ago. According to the New York Times, a group of teenagers allegedly approached the man, covered his face with a white cloth, and hit him repeatedly in the face while one teen videotaped the act on his cell phone...

The Effect of Kyleigh's Law on New Jersey Juvenile Drivers

Posted on August 12, 2010
The Star-Ledger reports that New Jersey recently passed a new law regulating driving rules for juveniles between the ages of 16 and 20. According to Kyleigh?s Law, juvenile drivers must identify themselves by placing a red decal on their license plates...

When Self-Defense is Not a NJ Defense

Posted on August 10, 2010
Contrary to popular belief, self-defense does not necessarily give citizens the right to retaliate against others or the right to use guns when attacked with a knife. In fact, misunderstanding the law of self-defense can cause a person to go to jail for an assault charge, or worse, for murder...

Jersey City Man Suspected of Committing Four Bank Robberies

Posted on August 06, 2010
An article in the New Jersey Journal reported that New Jersey police officers arrested a man from Jersey City on a NJ Transit bus for allegedly robbing a PNC Bank earlier in the morning. One police officer claims that the 32 year-old suspect confessed that he was suffering from financial hardship...

Suspect Surrenders to Police for Newark Hit-and-Run of 5 year-old Girl

Posted on August 05, 2010
A recent article in the New Jersey Star-Ledger reported that a 5 year old girl was struck by a car as she crossed the street on her way home. She was later taken to the hospital where she died of her injuries. Surveillance cameras filmed images of a blue Mercedes allegedly leaving the scene of the crime...

Essex County Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor

Posted on July 29, 2010
A recent New Jersey Star-Ledger article reports that a 27-year-old man is suspected of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The man was charged with multiple charges including second degree luring via electronic means, second degree sexual assault, and fourth degree sexual contact...

DUI Breath Test Refusal Charge Dropped against Drunk Driving Suspect

Posted on July 27, 2010
According to an Associated Press article, charges were dropped against a suspect who refused to take a breathalyzer test because the police failed to make him aware of the consequences of his refusal. In 2007, Plainfield police responded to a car accident involving two cars, one of which was driven by the suspect who police believe had been driving drunk...

State Handgun Bans Clash with US Supreme Court 2nd Amendment Ruling

Posted on July 22, 2010
In late June 2010, the US Supreme Court decided the issue of the constitutionality of whether certain people could be restricted from owning guns. In McDonald v. City of Chicago, the issue arose of whether the 2nd Amendment?s right to bear arms was applicable to state laws...

Alleged Senior Leader of Bloods Gang Found Murdered

Posted on July 20, 2010
According to an article on NJ.com, the Trenton police found the dead body of a male, when responding to the scene of a car accident. The accident occurred at an overpass located at the junction of Route 29 and Market Street. Officials say that the man was shot three times as his car waited at a stop light...

Avoiding a New Jersey Probation Violation

Posted on July 15, 2010
According to the U.S. Probation Office ? District of New Jersey, a probation violation in New Jersey can adversely impact a person?s criminal record and can result in imprisonment.Unlike parole, defendants usually receive probation if they have completed a county jail sentence, entered a guilty plea and negotiated a probation sentence, or if a judge decides to provide probation in lieu of jail time...

Knowing How to Use Your Miranda Rights

Posted on July 13, 2010
The 5th Amendment of the Constitution states that a person has the right to protection against self-incrimination. This protection can be first invoked during a police interrogation, according to information on the United States Supreme Court website...

28 Suspects Arrested for an Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Posted on July 08, 2010
An article reported in the New Jersey Star-Ledger states that nearly 30 people were suspect of engaging in a mortgage fraud scheme. The police say that the suspects used forged documents, including fake pay stubs and bank statements, to deceive banks into offering them loans for phony properties...

Blackwood Man Accused of Stabbing Cab Driver

Posted on July 06, 2010
According to a recent news article on NJ.com, a man from Blackwood, NJ has been arrested based on accusations that he stabbed a cab driver. Police authorities have charged a 20 year old man with criminal attempt at homicide, robbery, aggravated assault with a weapon, in addition to two weapons charges...

Linden Home Invasion Suspect Accused

Posted on July 01, 2010
According to an article in the Jersey Journal, a 36-year old man from Union City is accused of committing home invasion by impersonating a police officer. Allegedly, the suspect blindfolded and handcuffed the occupant who lived on Caroline Avenue in Linden, New Jersey...

Suspect Charged with Carjacking a Woman by Brick

Posted on June 29, 2010
An article in the New Jersey Real-Time News reported that a Newark man is suspected of carjacking a woman using a brick. Allegedly, the man approached the woman and demanded her 2006 Dodge Durango vehicle by threatening to attack her, using the brick as a weapon...

Burlington County Aggravated Assault Charges against Man

Posted on June 24, 2010
An article in the Times of Trenton Regional News reported that a Chesterfield man allegedly assaulted two police officers with a large kitchen knife as he leaped out of a house he shares with his parents. A prosecutor spokesperson stated that the police were responding to a call indicating that a disturbed person was at the residence where the suspect lived...

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