It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already here. While we still have some time to finish our holiday shopping, many people are looking forward to getting together to commemorate the holidays with some delicious Hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine. Unfortunately, one glass too many can result in a DUI that […]
NJ Expunged 362,000 Marijuana Records…So Far
This past summer, the New Jersey judiciary expunged arrest and criminal records for over 300,000 marijuana possession cases, giving hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents the opportunity to move on in life without the stigma of a criminal record. Judiciary Expunged Hundreds of Thousands of Marijuana Cases over the Summer As part of the […]
Criminal Penalty for Possession of a Weapon at School
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 […]
Common Juvenile Offenses Committed at School
Many juvenile offenses are committed by minors while they are at school. These offenses include conduct that, if committed by an adult, range from petty disorderly persons offenses all the way up to violent crimes. If a child commits criminal activity at school, by default they are charged with delinquency, which is heard by the […]
NJ Strengthens Criminal Penalty for Strangulation in an Effort to Curb Domestic Violence
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a bill that increases the possible criminal penalties for convictions for strangulation assault. The bill passed the legislature earlier with unanimous bipartisan support, having passed the Assembly on a 74-0 vote and the state Senate on a 33-0 vote. New Law Increasing Grading for Strangulation Assault In July, […]