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- Criminal Penalty for Possession of a Weapon at School
Sep 12, 2021
Possession of a weapon at school can be a serious offense. It can lead to expensive fines and potential jail time. Many states, including New Jersey, have moved to increase the severity of these consequences due to an increase in school cases of violence. If you’re currently dealing with potential weapon possession charges in a school setting, it’s important to understand not only your potential consequences but also your options. New Jersey Laws Regarding Weapon...Read More - Penalties For Prescription Fraud And Forgery in New Jersey
Jul 19, 2021
Incidents of What Constitutes Prescription Fraud? Under New Jersey law, it is illegal to obtain prescription drugs through any form of fraud, forgery, misrepresentation, or deception. Specifically, New Jersey’s prescription fraud statute is codified in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-13. The prescription fraud/forgery statute has three specific elements that the state must prove for a conviction: A person obtained a controlled substance The controlled substance was listed on New Jersey’s schedules of controlled dangerous substances The person...Read More - Effect of Disorderly Persons Offense Conviction on Background Check
Jun 14, 2021
If you have been previously convicted of a What Is a Disorderly Persons Offense? In New Jersey, a disorderly persons offense (and the less serious petty disorderly persons offense) refers to a type of criminal offense that in other states is often called a misdemeanor offense. These offenses are less serious than indictable offenses in New Jersey, crimes that in other states are known as felonies. A disorderly persons charge in New Jersey is...Read More - School Janitor Arrested for Fondling Himself in Front of Students
Jun 11, 2021
A man was arrested by police after touching himself inappropriately in front of children playing in a park. Ex-School Janitor Arrested after Exposing Himself to Children Paul Schappe, 68, was arrested on charges of sexual assault on May 2, 2021, after approaching a 13-year-old boy at Clifford Lawson Memorial Park. Prosecutors allege that Schappe was touching himself over his clothing and making sexual comments as he approached the boy. Law enforcement investigators found that on...Read More - How to Beat a Drug Possession Charge
May 2, 2021
Drug possession in New Jersey can lead to harsh penalties and potential jail time. While it may be difficult, it is possible to beat a drug possession charge. Continue reading to find out how. Methods of Beating a Drug Possession Charge in New Jersey Here are a few methods of beating a drug possession charge in New Jersey: Know Your Legal Rights Anytime you are dealing with criminal charges, it’s important to know your legal...Read More - What You Should Do If Your Loved One is Arrested
Apr 28, 2021
When your loved one is arrested, it can leave you feeling scared and confused. On top of this, you might feel like you don’t have a lot of options or access to information. This is especially true if this is your loved one’s first run-in with the law. The natural panic and fear that sets in when your loved one has been arrested can, unfortunately, lead you to make the wrong decisions. These tips can...Read More - What To Do if Your Employer Finds Out About Your DUI
Apr 3, 2021
A You May Be Required to Tell Your Employer In some cases, you may be required to tell your employer about your DUI. If any of these apply to you, you may have to notify them that you have been charged: You drive a vehicle for work Your employee agreement states that you must notify them of charges You have a professional license Some employment contracts do require that you notify your employer if...Read More - NJ Cop Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen
Mar 1, 2021
A police officer from Roseland, NJ was arrested on several charges including two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child under his power 13 to 16 years old, four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child under his power 16 to 17 years old, one count of aggravated criminal sexual contact, one count of hiding evidence to hinder an investigation and 10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child by sexual conduct...Read More - Former MLB Star Johnny Damon Arrested for DUI in Florida
Feb 20, 2021
Retired Major League Baseball star, Johnny Damon, and his wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon, are making headlines after the couple was arrested for resisting arrest with violence during a On Friday, February 19, 2021, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the former Red Sox and Yankees baseball star was pulled over by police after his SUV was caught swerving. According to the police report, when asked if he had been drinking, Damon responded “just a little bit.” The...Read More - NJ Corrections Officer Admits to Fatally Shooting 2 Female Friends
Feb 18, 2021
John Menendez, 23, a corrections officer in New Jersey was recently arrested after allegedly admitting to killing his girlfriend and her best friend after they returned from vacation. On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, law enforcement discovered the bodies of Anna Shpliberg and Luiza Shinkarevskaya, both of whom were found with gunshot wounds. Shpilberg, 40, and Menendez were reportedly in a relationship when she and her four close friends decided to take a vacation in Cancun,...Read More