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- Could you accidentally commit a crime if you get catfished?
Apr 30, 2022
Catfishing is essentially the process of lying about your identity online. The exact degree to which people carry this out varies from instance to instance. For example, there are some people who will use It is possible, depending on the lies that were told There are certainly ways in which getting catfished could put you into legal trouble. For instance, as noted above, people will sometimes lie about their age. Say that you mee...Read More - Are assault and battery the same offense in New Jersey?
Apr 29, 2022
Assault and battery are two criminal offenses that often lead to confusion in defendants. In the New Jersey criminal code, the crime of battery is officially a form of assault.When physical contact (battery) occurs during the incident, it typically elevates the offense, making your situation more severe. Knowing the Simple assault Charges of simple assault may arise when a person knowingly attempts to hurt another or when they injure another negligently using a weapon. I...Read More - How can you invoke your Miranda rights?
Apr 20, 2022
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 have. When you Why should you invoke those rights? You should invoke your Miranda rights because the police officers can continue to question you until you do. Once yo...Read More - What is identity theft?
Apr 20, 2022
Identity theft is something that’s always been around, but it’s becoming more and more common because of technology. There are many ways that a person can commit this crime. In the simplest terms, it means that someone pretended to be another person in order to enjoy some sort of gain. In most cases, the person whose identity is taken won’t know until they start to see strange entries on their credit report or if they’r...Read More - What is an ignition interlock device?
Apr 13, 2022
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a device installed in your vehicle to perform a breathalyzer test each time you wish to start the car. The device measures your blood alcohol content (BAC) when you breathe into the tube. How long will the device be in my car? A court can order you to install a device in your car when you’ve been charged with a DUI offense. The number of DUI charges yo...Read More - Can blue-collar workers face charges for white-collar crimes?
Apr 11, 2022
White-collar crimes have two defining features. First, they do not involve violence. Second, they are done for some kind of What about if you used to be a blue-collar worker? Let’s say you used to work on the construction site, and then through age or injury, you could no longer do so. Your boss might have offered you a move into the office.Having always worked with your hands rather than your fingertips, getting use...Read More - Can the police use a drone to search your property?
Apr 11, 2022
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 use of drones by the police. The Fourth Amendment protects people’s rights to go about their lives without the police watching their every move. It affords people privacy on their property and i...Read More - What you need to know about juvenile delinquency
Apr 7, 2022
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 minors and ensure they stay out of trouble for public safety. What happens at the hearing? A parent/guardian Will my child be detained? The cour...Read More - Must you use a car breath test system after a New Jersey DWI?
Apr 1, 2022
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 whole thing as quiet as possible. Some people go so far as to plead guilty to criminal charges because they want to stay out of court. Wha...Read More - Why does 3+2 not always make 5 in criminal sentencing?
Mar 31, 2022
Knowing how to handle your criminal case depends partly on understanding the consequences of a conviction. There are sometimes considerable advantages to accepting a plea deal or a lesser charge, and sometimes there are not. If you face multiple charges, understanding the math will be crucial. Yet judges have different ways of adding things up when sentencing. They can give you a How does the judge decide? The judge will look at the detail...Read More
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