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Criminal offenses in New Jersey are very serious and can come with hefty penalties if convicted, especially violations that involve harming the physical well-being of another. These types of crimes are classified assault, which is either simple or aggravated; both have varying degrees depending on the type of assault committed. As defined by statute N.J.S.A. […]
Famous Pizza Owners Plead Guilty in Tax Case
Jersey shore summers are more than a vacation destination for so many; it is a way of life. Between the many beaches on the east coast, two very popular are Ocean City and Somers Point; both beach towns are home of the famous Manco & Manco Pizza restaurants are frequented by tourists and natives alike. […]
Why You Should Never Refuse a Breathalyzer Test
If the police stop you for a possible DUI/DWI and they tell you to blow into the Alcotest for blood levels, you MUST do this. New Jersey’s implied consent law requires that drivers provide a breath sample if they are pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Even if you had a lot to […]
The Surprising Psychology Behind Shoplifting
If only 5 percent of shoplifting is related to poverty, what compels the other 95 percent? For many people, it is not because of financial need, but because of a psychological need. Stealing can be an involuntary coping mechanism to deal with personal conflicts and psychological maladies. Most often, it is a response to a […]
Is it Time to Renew Your Driver’s License?
Forgot About That Ancient Parking Ticket and Can’t Renew Your NJ License now? It’s time to renew your license, which means that taking trip to the dreaded DMV. You wait in line for what feels like forever, only to find out that your license can’t be reinstated due to an unpaid ticket. It is possible […]
The Youth Heroin Epidemic
As parents, we want to be able to provide and protect our kids. Sometimes that task seems easier than others. Being a father myself, I know how anxiety inducing it is worrying about their welfare. Perhaps one of the common, biggest fears we all face is the drug factor. You can’t turn on the news […]
Are You Clicking Away Your Consumer Rights Online?
Whenever you do something over the internet, making a purchase, signing up for an account with a website, the company usually requires you to accept their terms and conditions. These can be and usually are lengthy, full of legal language that you have no idea what it means. By clicking the “I agree” button, you […]
Know Your Rights as a Consumer
Nobody likes to be “ripped off” on a purchase. If you have recently made a purchase and feel like you did not receive what you bargained for, you may be right and might have a possible claim to recover some or all of your money back. New Jersey has a very “friendly” Consumer Law Statue, […]
Don’t Talk to Strangers
Why Accepting That Friend Request Can Land You in Hot Water… With social networking dominating the way we communicate, police and prosecutors are using the trend to their advantage. They are going undercover online to catch suspects. Law enforcement officers have been creating fictitious Facebook profiles to gather information and communicate with people of interest. […]
Ban the Box
Did you know?… As of March 1, 2015, New Jersey’s “Ban the Box” law went into effect. The new law limits employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history on the application and prohibits them from doing so until after the first interview. Employers are allowed to conduct a background check after the first […]
