If you have been arrested for the first time in New Jersey, you may want to know what to expect as you go through the criminal justice process. Keep reading to find out: What Happens After an Arrest? After the police arrest someone, they will be booked and processed until they are released. An arrestee […]
A law enforcement officer was arrested while off-duty this past September on DWI charges and fleeing the scene of an accident. Saddle Brook Police Department Officer Arrested Following Drunk Driving Crash in Bergen County Attilio Dente, 39, a patrol officer with the Saddle Brook Police Department, was arrested by deputies of the Bergen County Sheriff’s […]
Yes, you can go to jail for criminal mischief in New Jersey. The specific consequences, however, depend on the details of the crime. If you’re dealing with pending criminal mischief charges, it’s important to know what potential consequences you may be facing. What is Criminal Mischief? Under statute 2C:17-3, New Jersey considers criminal mischief an […]
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 […]