While recent reports have indicated that newly appointed Attorney General Jeff Sessions will make prosecution of drug crimes a priority for the Department of Justice going forward, this has always been the reality at the state level. Indeed, statistics from the New...
When Traffic Violations Trigger A Driver’s License Suspension
From commuting to work and transporting children to school to getting groceries and attending important appointments, for most residents in Atlantic City, driving is an essential part of everyday life. It's important to keep in mind, however, that driving is a...
Can a drug dog search your property without a warrant?
Law enforcement uses dogs to sniff out bombs, drugs and cadavers to gather evidence of a crime. The validity of using dogs is not generally in question, but the validity of a search does come up on occasion. The U.S. Supreme Court has responded to whether the police...
A Closer Look at How New Jersey Defines Domestic Violence – IV
In today's post, our blog will finish its ongoing discussion of New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991, which started with an examination of how this offense is defined, before moving into a discussion of domestic violence arrests and, most recently,...
Is self-defense your defense against assault charges?
Criminal charges could affect anyone of any standing. Because unexpected situations catch people off guard every day, you could find yourself having assault charges leveled against you and wondering how you ended up in such a predicament. Unfortunately, a variety of...
Why young people should not make alcohol part of St. Paddy’s Day
Today is Saint Patrick's Day, meaning people across the state will be donning green and heading to local events to take part in all manner of festivities celebrating Irish heritage. While the majority of people go to these festivals for the food, the music and the...
Is the state’s system for clearing a criminal record headed for reform?
There's no question that those men and women who are ready to resume their life and make meaningful changes upon release from prison will face very real and very substantial obstacles. Indeed, one of the most difficult hurdles they're likely to encounter after paying...
Casino crimes in New Jersey: Swindling and cheating
Last month, we discussed how New Jersey's Casino Investigations Unit divides its enforcement efforts between cracking down on traditional crime -- disorderly conduct, defiant trespass, prostitution, robbery, etc. -- and violations of the Casino Control Act. We also...
