Casinos naturally have a reputation for being wild places owing to their steady supply of gambling and alcohol, their lavish clubs and shows, and, of course, their often outlandish decors. While it's certainly true that things can become very rowdy at casinos at...
Supreme Court of New Jersey’s ruling raises concerns about unlawful searches and seizures
In the United States, many of the rights and freedoms we enjoy today are derived from the U.S. Constitution. In the criminal justice system, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is one of the most important and frequently cited doctrines and protects an...
Will a new bill derail New Jersey’s attempts at bail reform?
In a little over a month, the criminal justice system here in New Jersey will undergo something of a seismic shift, as a much-anticipated overhaul of the bail system will officially take effect. Starting January 1, 2017, the state is poised to shift from a cash-based...
Understanding more about New Jersey’s drug court system
While there is an unfortunate tendency to identify anyone involved in the criminal justice system as a hardened criminal, this is far from the reality. On the contrary, many of the people taken into custody by law enforcement officials are actively struggling with...
Why are over 20,000 DUI cases in New Jersey being called into question?
While the results of breathalyzer tests are admissible as scientific evidence in DUI cases in New Jersey, the state Supreme Court ruled in a 2008 case, State v. Chun, that certain criteria must be satisfied in order for this to happen. Indeed, the device must be...
When Your Child Is Accused Of Committing A Crime
Most adults in New Jersey can likely think back to their teen years and recall a time or two that they did or said something that they later regretted. Growing up, we all make mistakes and, unfortunately for some young teens, those errors in judgment can end up having...
Report: Pot possession arrests surpass those for violent crime
Back in September, our blog discussed how two state lawmakers introduced controversial legislation calling for a reversal of New Jersey's longstanding position toward marijuana, with one bill essentially calling for residents 21 and over to be able to legally possess...
