Going out with friends to a casino and having a good time is something most people enjoy. However, when fun crosses the line, criminal charges can be the result. Even minor issues can affect your ability to get a job or cause concern at your current position. Taking...
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What should I know about New Jersey’s new drunken-driving law?
New Jersey enacted a law requiring all motorists convicted of a DWI charge to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicles. As reported by northjersey.com, if you are a first-time offender, you must install an IID that will remain connected to your vehicle’s...
An overview of disorderly conduct in New Jersey
Yelling, arguing, roughhousing and brawling. Sometimes raucous conduct is viewed as people just having fun. In other cases, however, rowdy behavior may result in a criminal charge for people in New Jersey. Although often overlooked as a possible consequence of...
The cost of shoplifting
During the holiday season, many New Jersey residents might turn to shoplifting to get the items on their wish list. However, shoplifting may be more expensive than people realize. Many people might think that shoplifting means they stole an item from a store....
4 requirements for a legal sobriety checkpoint
The weeks between Halloween and New Year’s Day are prime for enforcement of New Jersey’s driving while intoxicated laws. After all, many residents and visitors of the Garden State want to celebrate with some beer, wine or cocktails. If you drive with a blood alcohol...
How are shoplifters handled in New Jersey?
Shoplifting crimes have different penalties depending on what items a shoplifter steals. Their criminal record can also influence the final verdict. Today, we will take a look at the New Jersey laws that dictate the potential penalties convicted shoplifters face....
Banks and casinos often play a role in money laundering
When people in New Jersey get their hands on money through illegitimate means, finding a way to cover it up can prove difficult. One of the most common ways people launder money is through banks and casinos. Considering how much money passes through both of these...
Court sentences N.J. Social Security worker to prison for theft
A position with an agency of the United States government is one of trust. When a worker allegedly betrays that trust by taking advantage of his or her position for personal benefit, the legal system takes a dim view of the situation due to the harm that could come to...
Understanding New Jersey money laundering laws
Money laundering does not always involve a complex scheme or a fake business. This crime constitutes any actions that hide the source of illegal income, such as funds derived from trafficking drugs or stolen property. If you face New Jersey money laundering charges,...
Get help with curbing your drinking this holiday season
With the approach of the holiday season in New Jersey comes an increase in celebration and celebratory drinking. While seeing and catching up with friends and family is a true blessing, the same is not true of spending time behind bars due to a DUI. The Mayo...