Although assault and battery charges are often linked, in the state of New Jersey, they are two different crimes. As the two charges go hand-in-hand, it is important to know the differences between the two, and why battery charges will lead to assault charges, but not the other way around.  There are two types of [...]

Although citizens of the US are free to do as they please, there are still limits to what you can and cannot do. If a person’s actions result in the disturbance of others, to a point where their word or conduct interferes with another person’s right to peace and tranquility, they may be charged with [...]

In the state of New Jersey, credit card fraud can lead to a felony under the right circumstances, which means it is not something to be taken lightly. Although there are a number of laws that relate to credit and debit card fraud, they generally fall under two different categories. The first being how a [...]

In the state of New Jersey, and the United States, we as citizens are free to go wherever we please. However, this freedom is limited to public property, and you could find yourself in some trouble if you’re found on private property when you’re not welcome. This is known as trespassing, and while it may [...]

Just to be in possession of illegal drugs can be cause for legal prosecution. However, there are even more damaging repercussions for being found guilty of distribution, or the intent to distribute the same illicit drugs. There are serious consequences to the selling and moving of illegal substances, and people should think twice before looking [...]

Many arrests usually end without incident. However, we all hear of cases of someone resisting arrest, which can lead to even more trouble. Not only could it lead to more legal ramifications, but one wrong move and it could be life altering or even fatal. It is important to comply with officer demands to avoid [...]

Although shoplifting may not seem to be as serious as other crimes, being charged with such can lead to very real and unfortunate legal consequences. Shoplifting charges can be confusing as there are multiple ways to be found guilty, and varying consequences ranging from a disorderly persons offense to crimes in the second, third and [...]

While there are several sex related offenses that fall under federal law, the majority are prosecuted in state court. For example, many offenses may be referred to as “rape’ or “sodomy,” however in New Jersey, these terms are not utilized. Instead, the state has broken down these kinds of criminal acts into five different categories [...]

Even as a convicted offender, there are options to avoid jail or prison time and instead serve their sentence in another way. This is known as probation, which allows a person to remain in the community under a strict set of rules and a system of supervision to ensure they stay out of trouble. Now [...]