When New Jersey police respond to a domestic violence complaint, they almost always make an arrest. In other cases, an individual can seek a restraining order against someone they accuse of domestic violence and usually receive one. Charges of domestic violence are often accompanied by additional charges, such as harassment,…
Most parents are shocked to learn that their child has been charged with juvenile crimes. Fortunately, in New Jersey, the state would rather help a child on the wrong side of the law than punish him or her. Juvenile cases in New Jersey involve alleged offenders under 18 years old….
DNA evidence plays a larger role than ever in New Jersey criminal cases, helping to convict defendants and exonerate those wrongly accused or convicted. Because no two people have the same genetic makeup, DNA evidence collected from a crime scene can be used to link a suspect to a crime…
New Jersey is one of 24 states, and three U.S. territories that have legalized recreational marijuana use. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act into law, legalizing cannabis use and marijuana possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and…
Crimes of burglary, robbery, and theft happen thousands of times a year in New Jersey. But these crimes should not be causally lumped together. If you face burglary, robbery, or theft charges in New Jersey, you need to understand that these are distinct criminal cases with their own penalties and…
