October 11, 2021

Halloween is a time for candy, costumes, parties, and for some, crime. Many teens may be met with criminal charges this Halloween. For some reason, the Halloween holiday encourages people to feel more mischievous, which may lead to a criminal record. Here are some of the most common juvenile crimes that occur on Halloween: Theft Teens may feel more rebellious on Halloween and one way to show this is with theft. They may steal candy from the local store, or they may even steal larger items, like vehicles. Theft in New Jersey can lead to potential fines and jail…

October 2, 2021

The FBI reports that a crime is committed every 26.3 seconds. These are some of the most common crimes in the United States: Property Crime Property crimes include burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. It may also include arson, trespassing, vandalism, or criminal mischief. The FBI estimates that a property crime is committed, on average, every 3.9 seconds. This consists of a crime when a person’s property is destroyed or stolen. It usually includes crimes that don’t involve the use or threat of the use of force. Theft or larceny is the most common type of property crime. It’s…

September 8, 2021

The end of summer is the time when many teenagers head back to college for the upcoming school year. While this can be an emotional time for parents, it can also be a scary one. Reviewing some of the most common types of crimes that occur on college campuses can help you and your family prepare for a safe school year. The Most Common College Campus Crimes Here are a few of the most common college campus crimes: Underage Drinking Underage drinking is one of the leading causes of criminal charges at college. Students may attend parties or…

September 5, 2021

The New Jersey criminal justice system is made up of hundreds of crimes, each with their own legal consequences. This article provides you with a brief overview of the most common criminal offenses, and how New Jersey handles each of them. This can help you prepare for your upcoming case. Criminal Assault Criminal assault refers to any infliction, or attempt of infliction, of bodily harm or injury to another person. New Jersey divides criminal assault into different degrees, with first-degree being the most severe. Criminal assault charges of the fourth degree, which is the least, can lead to fines…

August 16, 2021

Included in the recent decriminalization of marijuana, New Jersey announced that it plans to dismiss a significant number of cases. What does this mean for you if you have marijuana previous or pending charges? Current Eligibility for Dismissal Currently, New Jersey has vacated or dismissed almost 88,000 marijuana-related cases since July 1, 2021. They estimate that a total of 360,000 cases are eligible for dismissal. These cases will be automatically vacated, dismissed, or expunged. However, none of the currently dismissed cases have yet been expunged. This dismissal includes a large number of cases that are currently in probation or pretrial…