If you are accused of committing a crime, your freedom is entirely up to the court. Depending on the nature of the crime you have been accused of committing, a conviction could attract a fine, jail time or even an execution. A plea bargain is one of the defense...
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What if your teen is arrested for shoplifting?
Your daughter was at the mall with her friends. The plan was for you to catch up with her at 5:00 p.m. and take her to dinner. At 3:30 p.m., your phone rings. When you answer, a security officer from the mall tells you that your daughter has been detained for...
Is it illegal to read someone’s email?
You've probably heard that it is a federal offense to open someone else's physical mail. However, in 2022, most people get far more email messages than physical letters. This may lead you to wonder what happens if you read through someone's email account. Maybe it's a...
How can you invoke your Miranda rights?
You may have heard police officers telling a person they’re taking into custody that they have very specific rights, including the right to remain silent and to consult with an attorney. It’s up to the person being placed in custody to invoke the rights that they...
Can the police use a drone to search your property?
Drones play an increasing role in modern society, bringing several ethical issues into question. Anything that flies almost imperceptibly above our heads can breach our right to privacy in ways that human beings cannot. One area where this is causing concern is the...
What you need to know about juvenile delinquency
The phrase juvenile delinquency is applied in cases where a minor (an individual under the age of 18) has broken the law. These cases are often heard in family court, but other times could be heard in municipal court. The goal of the courts here is to rehabilitate the...
Must you use a car breath test system after a New Jersey DWI?
An arrest for driving while intoxicated DWI can affect your social standing and career. The more people that find out about the offense, the more likely it is for others to judge you or even exclude you from social events involving alcohol. You may want to keep the...
What are the Differences Between Assault and Domestic Violence?
To be charged with assault in New Jersey, a person must place or attempt to place the alleged victim in imminent fear of physical harm. An act of physical violence does not need to take place, and the parties do not need to intimately know each other. Domestic violence is a pattern of physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. Like…