A NYPD officer was acquitted three years ago on murder charges for shooting a mentally ill woman in her home, but he may now face discipline for that fatal shooting. Officers were trying to coax the 66-year old woman, a schizophrenic, out of her bedroom when one officer tried to grab her and she picked […]
Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching. The three-day long weekend has turned into the symbolic last chance weekend to celebrate the end of summer and enjoy the good weather before fall begins. There are many backyard barbeques and parties to attend for all to have fun. But being careful while traveling over the weekend should […]
Possessing and distributing child pornography is a serious crime. Both federal and state laws make child pornography illegal, and both levy harsh penalties for those convicted. Federal charges commonly apply because of the electronic nature that houses illegal child pornography and takes it across state lines. Being charged with child pornography affects not just the […]
With the state marijuana decriminalization law now in effect, New Jersey’s judiciary has moved to expunge 88,000 cases of marijuana and hashish convictions and pending cases for small amounts of the drugs.First signed into law in February, three bills in the state made recreational marijuana use legal for Garden State’s residents over 21 this year.One […]
New Jersey is tough on sex offenders. In addition to incarceration and fines, most offenders must register as such under a mandate called Megan’s Law. Sex offenders who have been convicted; adjudicated delinquent, convicted but under 18 years of age; or found not guilty by reason of insanity must register with law enforcement under Megan’s […]
