Megan’s Law, which was enacted in New Jersey in 1994, requires people convicted of certain sex crimes to register as sex offenders with the state. Subsequent court actions led to the state establishing the New Jersey Sex Offender Internet Registry. This registry makes public the names of certain individuals convicted of sex crimes and includes […]
Any crime that involves sexual contact is a serious accusation that could land the accused in prison for many years. New Jersey and other states have very detailed laws that prohibit criminal sexual contact. Even with detailed laws on the books and many cases on record, the exact definition of criminal sexual contact is never […]
Disorderly conduct is an all-encompassing criminal charge that police often use to round up and arrest people at large public disturbances. The definition of disorderly conduct varies widely from state to state and in each municipality. This broad term generally refers to intentional public conduct that is likely to alarm, anger, or annoy other people. […]
Every law enforcement officer and citizen hope an arrest goes smoothly and safely. But unfortunately, that is not always the case. Police must follow certain protocols when making arrest. And civilians must comply and with officer requests if they are arrested. These laws exist for a reason: to keep everyone safe and protect civilian rights. […]
Drug-related charges in New Jersey are serious and carry stiff penalties, including fines and jail time. Some drug crimes can also be prosecuted under federal law depending on scale, location, type, and amount of drugs and money involved. No matter which authority makes the arrest or indictment, everyone has the right to legal defense. An […]
