In the state of New Jersey, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to gamble. Those who are convicted of such a charge will have a disorderly persons offense added to their criminal records. It's worth noting that anyone who allows a minor to gamble could also...
Most motorists receive at least one traffic ticket during their driving career. Yet, you might have received several citations within a short period, and you may fear that these will cost you your license. This may be possible, depending on the nature of your...
The juvenile justice system in New Jersey differs in its approach to justice compared to the adult system. The priority for juvenile courts in the state is making decisions that represent the best interests of a child. And even when juveniles become adjudicated as...
There are a lot of ways that prosecutors can build a case against you. Sometimes they have hard physical evidence to support the charges thrust upon, but in other situations their case is mostly circumstantial in nature. Regardless of which type of case you’re facing,...
The year 2020 has been one of the most stressful on record. The combination of the pandemic, loss of work, sheltering at home, isolation, and even the ongoing political dialogue all add to it, pushing some beyond the breaking point. One outgrowth of that stress has...
We have come to rely on our cellphones as our primary mode of communication and so much more. From accessing the internet to finding a gas station to paying for goods and services, there is more personal data stored on those convenient handheld devices than anything...
Lawmakers at the state and federal level have revisited mandatory minimum sentencing in recent years, often focusing on those that apply to non-violent crimes. Now lawmakers introduced six more bills that seek to implement the recommendations made by a bipartisan...
