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Every state has a few laws that make people pause and say, “Wait, that’s real?” New Jersey is no exception. Buried among thousands of serious statutes are provisions that feel oddly specific, surprisingly old-fashioned, or just plain unexpected. What Counts as a “Weird Law” in New Jersey? Most weird laws are statutes or regulations that […]
For several decades, people have left New Jersey’s Cape Liberty Cruise Port at the eastern end of Bayonne with plans for exciting adventures on domestic and international cruise ships. However, it’s not always smooth sailing. When you are at sea, just as when you are on land, you can be arrested, charged with a crime, […]
New Jersey criminal law can be confusing, especially regarding what certain criminal charges are called. Two such terms are disorderly persons and disorderly conduct. While these phrases might sound similar, they represent different charges and carry distinct potential consequences. Understanding these differences is crucial if you face either of these charges. Differences Between Disorderly Persons […]
Ocean County is one of the fastest-growing counties in New Jersey, with a population of more than 600,000 residents. Located on the Jersey Shore, Ocean County is a beautiful region that is also a popular area for tourists and other visitors to the state. Unfortunately, the influx of residents and visitors to Ocean County has […]
Rape Defense Attorneys in New Brunswick NJ The term “statutory rape” refers to sexual activity between two people, one of whom is under a state’s “age of consent.” Although a commonly used term, New Jersey does not have a specific criminal charge for statutory rape. With that being said, there are several criminal charges that […]
Why Was I charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and CDS in a Motor Vehicle? Isn’t It the Same Thing in NJ? New Jersey law prohibits possessing controlled dangerous substances like marijuana, heroin, MDMA, cocaine, and prescription drugs for which you do not have a valid prescription. In fact, most people know that if police catch […]
We recently defended a client who was charged with multiple indictable crimes including 2 counts of Forgery under 2C:21-1, Receiving Stolen Property under 2C:20-7, Possession of Prescription Drugs under 2C:35-10.5d and Identity Theft under 2C:21-7. The allegations were that she had used stolen prescription pad blanks and forged the doctor’s signature in order to obtain prescription drugs from a pharmacy […]