In New Jersey, the crime of assault can occur even when a perpetrator merely puts a victim in fear of imminent physical harm. Nevertheless, an assault charge is still a serious criminal offense that can carry harsh penalties in the event of a conviction. If you have been charged with assault, you may have factual […]
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a new law that would make sexual extortion a crime and punishable with criminal charges. What is Sexual Extortion? Sexual extortion is any non-physical form of coercion or encouragement to extort sexual behaviors or favors from another person. Sexual extortion is a type of sexual exploitation, which is an abuse […]
New Jersey mayors have been debating what to include, and not include, in the state’s push toward a bail reform. More recently, one senator took action to step in and save the bail reform from a controversial change. Increase in Crime Rates Following a recent increase in crime rates, some mayors have blamed this on […]
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 […]
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 […]