Cocaine is a highly-regulated controlled substance, due to its high potential for addiction and dangerous effects from use, and the fact that it has very little beneficial medical use. For that reason, possession of cocaine is considered a very serious criminal offense in New Jersey. A conviction for cocaine possession in New Jersey can carry serious penalties that may affect…

While the holidays should be a time of celebration and gathering, law enforcement departments also know that the holidays mean increased rates of certain types of criminal activity. Do More Crimes Occur over the Holidays? Studies have found that theft and fraud-related crimes do occur more frequently during the holiday season, while other types of crime, including violent crimes, do…

Being charged with a crime can cause you a great deal of anxiety and fear. It can be especially stressful when you are facing charges for a serious criminal offense such as sexual assault. Many people who are charged and ultimately convicted for sexual assault have no prior criminal history. When you’ve never had any interaction with the criminal justice…

People shoplift from stores for a variety of reasons. Some people shoplift as part of a scheme to make money selling the stolen items themselves. Other people shoplift items that they need but cannot afford. Others may choose to shoplift as an act of mischief or to experience the emotional rush that comes from the fear of being caught. A…

Unfortunately, some teenagers see Halloween as an opportunity to engage in mischief. While some juveniles may limit themselves to harmless pranks, others may step over the line and commit acts that constitute crimes.  Below we’ll discuss some of the most common crimes juveniles are arrested for on and around the Halloween holiday. If your son or daughter was arrested for…

The use of illicit drugs in New Jersey has grown over the past few years, with certain kinds of narcotics seeing a significant spike in prevalence. If you find yourself arrested for drug possession in New Jersey, don’t let a mistake significantly impact the rest of your life. Let an experienced drug defense attorney help you fight for your rights,…

Resisting arrest constitutes a serious crime under the laws of New Jersey. Even if you are being arrested for a crime you did not commit or being arrested without probable cause, resisting the efforts of law enforcement officers to effect your arrest can lead to harsh criminal penalties in the event of a conviction. If you have been charged with…

In New Jersey, state legislators and law enforcement officials have put a significant emphasis over the last few years on investigating and responding to allegations of sexual abuse committed by teachers and school staff against students and children. As a result of these efforts, multiple teachers have been arrested for sex crimes involving students and children. New Jersey’s “Pass the…

Individuals who had previously taken advantage of New Jersey’s diversionary programs for marijuana possession offenses are now seeking a second shot at these programs following the legalization of marijuana in the state, arguing that they had effectively wasted their eligibility for diversionary programs on crimes state officials now say they should not have been arrested for in the first place.…

A crowd at the Washington Monument Grounds in New Jersey was met with a surprise when a man drove his car in their direction. Fortunately, no one was hit or injured. The police were able to apprehend the man, who is likely to receive charges that include assault with a dangerous weapon. The defendant is also likely to receive charges…