Murder was once an intimate act, requiring cold commitment and a concerted effort. Whether it was the twist of a knife, the thrust of a sword, or the loosing of an arrow, there was little to no disconnect between assailant and victim. As such, murder was far more infrequent than it is today. However, with [...]

Immeasurable amounts of time, money and effort have been poured into the creation and implementation of laws at the city, state and federal levels. In legal matters, there’s truly nothing that hasn’t been considered; the severity of punishment for a crime is anything but arbitrary. However, there will always be controversy surrounding criminal matters, their [...]

The voluntary, unlawful taking of a human life is considered to be among the most heinous of crimes. While countless films, tv shows, news stories and videogames have desensitized the populace to murder and other criminal forms of homicide, the genuine article is as tragic and terrible as it ever was. Though different states often [...]

When you hear the word terrorist, you likely picture sinister forces that impinge upon our national security. Further popularized by thrilling suspense novels and movies, terrorists have become synonymous with shadowy, menacing figures from foreign soil, threatening the U.S. on grounds of radical religious fervor. But actual terrorism is far more common, domestic and realistically [...]

Though temperatures are steadily falling, tempers may be on the rise; for couples in unstable relationships and families already experiencing emotional turbulence, the holiday season can be a gauntlet of angry outbursts and anxiety rather than a cushion of comfort and joy. Peak heating costs, the financial pressure of presents, and the weight of expectation [...]

If you enjoy a drink or two around the holiday season, you can hardly be blamed. But if you need to drive home after a night of Christmas carousing, you better think before you drink. There’s a fine line between sober and sloppy - one that’s clearly delineated in the state of New Jersey. So [...]

Though the days may be merry and bright this holiday season, all that light can cast some long, dark shadows. Crime statistics are known to increase over the holidays, most particularly in the area of theft. While theft during this time can take many forms, one of its most common expressions is shoplifting, as the [...]

The word “stalker” has been trivialized by teen lingo and silver screens, divorced from danger and urgency by a sensationalized familiarity. However, the public’s misguided perception of stalking is sharply contrasted by its frightening reality, relevance and gravity. What may at first seem like creepy annoyance or light harassment can in fact be the beginnings [...]

Though the idea of avoiding consequences is enticing, it always leads to compounding complications further down the road. This couldn’t be better exemplified than in the case of a car accident. Because car accidents can often result in high out-of-pocket payments and soaring insurance premiums, the temptation to flee the scene is especially powerful, reinforced [...]