Month: July 2021
Inmates eligible for early release still held
The Garden State made news in March when it announced that it would furlough or switch to home confinement 1,000 prisoners to reduce the crowding in its prisons, which had about 18,500 inmates in custody. We made news again when it became clear that the state released fewer (the numbers...
Some teens prone to sexting
Teens go nowhere without their devices these days. This enables them to be in constant communication with friends and family. However, there can be another side to this, even if those devices are used for sexting, which is sharing sexually explicit messages, photos or videos. According to a recent study...
Why speeding tickets are a serious issue
A few decades ago, receiving a speeding ticket was not a major issue for New Jersey drivers. While demerit points were issued for certain speeding infractions, those who were cited rarely lost their driving privileges, and there was little financial repercussion other than paying the fine and a reasonable court...
What constitutes a lawful arrest for domestic violence in New Jersey?
It is true that no relationship is perfect. While this likely means that couples will have their ups and downs as well as disagreements, it does not mean it is normal for these arguments to get heated and violent. Nonetheless, violence is part of society, resulting in some individuals facing...