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 [...]

With Labor Day just around the corner, many Americans are fortunate enough to have the day off from work. A number of these folks choose to spend their day off with family and friends as they celebrate closing out the summer. On this day and any other, it is important to maintain integrity, whether or [...]

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 [...]