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 [...]

Lighting fires, in many cases, isn’t such a big deal. It can be a good source of light, heat, or just something cool to gather around with good company. However, you can’t just go around and light anything on fire with no consequences. If you intentionally light a fire or cause an explosion that could [...]

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 [...]

While theft is mostly associated with more violent and intense acts, like armed robbery or carjacking, there are other forms of the crime that usually fall within the walls of the workplace. Although it is not always the case, embezzlement usually involves a trusted employee stealing money, or property, from their employer. And even though [...]

Under New Jersey’s civil service laws, all state, plus many county and local government workers have the same rights and protections as any private sector employee would have. Civil Service was put into place to keep politics, nepotism and favoritism out of employment decisions, ensuring citizens would have the best possible government workforce. This means [...]

While domestic violence is often downplayed, overlooked, or unexpected due to the parameters of a relationship, it is still a serious matter and a conviction can lead to very real consequences and struggles in the future. It is important to understand what exactly constitutes domestic violence, who is considered a victim and what the consequences [...]