During the summer months at the New Jersey Shore, underage drinking is considered one of the top problems among the community. Even with public education campaigns and strict laws in place to fight teen drinking, it’s still a number one concern in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Underage alcohol laws in New Jersey are taken very… Read More
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Dumbest Criminals: Self-Incriminating Selfies
There are some new contenders for the title “dumbest criminals,” and apparently they want everyone to know about it. A couple of guys recently decided it would be a good idea to steal a backpack that contained an iPad, Macbook and lots of cash. Then, they decided it would be an even better idea to… Read More
NJ Criminal Defense: New Bill Could Change Spousal Privilege
Communication between spouses may not be used as evidence in court during criminal investigation. Spousal privilege is an important right that protects people’s marriages from being exposed in court. However, the New Jersey Assembly passed a new bill on Dec. 15 that would allow for an exception to spousal privilege if the other chamber of… Read More
Gateway Drugs in Ocean County, NJ
Unfortunately, drug use at the Jersey Shore continues to be a major problem among today’s youth, leading to arrests and major legal penalties and health concerns. While numerous factors can contribute to drug addiction and the consequences of their use, frequently the cause involves the use of gateway drugs in Ocean County. “Gateway drug” as… Read More
"But I'm Innocent!" – Being Wrongfully Convicted of a Crime
The last thing anyone wants to deal with is being wrongly accused of a crime but, unfortunately, it can happen. Many believe that “everything will be OK” because they are innocent … and innocent people cannot be convicted of a crime, right? Wrong. If you have been wrongfully convicted of a crime in New Jersey,… Read More
Marijuana Possession in NJ Includes “Pot Candy”
The New Jersey State Police issued a statement this year warning parents of an increase in marijuana candy in the state that could have ended up in the Halloween candy supply. Luckily, there were no reports of any cannabis candy being handed out to children in New Jersey to date. Yet the warning from police… Read More
