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, […]
Incidents of prescription fraud have greatly increased in the past few years. This is partially attributable to the opioid crisis, where people have become addicted to the opioid painkillers prescribed by their doctors. When doctors end their patients’ prescriptions without realizing they have become addicted to those drugs, people may become desperate and turn to […]
If you have been previously convicted of a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, you may wonder how your conviction might affect your background check and subsequently your employment, housing, or educational prospects. Even though a disorderly persons conviction may have minimal consequences at the time of the conviction, a criminal record can negatively impact […]
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 […]
Teens have a lot of free time during the summer months with school out for the season. While some might spend this time reading or playing with friends, others may find themselves in trouble. Knowing the most common juvenile crimes committed during the summer months can help you keep your child out of trouble. Common […]