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The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) have reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the NJSP’s systemic failure to update criminal background checks after court-ordered expungements. The backlog has had long-term consequences for people trying to move forward with their lives. Expungement delays often impact jobs, housing, and reputations. Background of the Expungement […]
When you’re headed out for a night on the town, the last thing you want is to be accused of public intoxication in NJ. While public intoxication isn’t a specific criminal charge in New Jersey, you can be charged with related offenses, and even minor criminal charges can have significant consequences. If you’re accused of […]
If you have a drug conviction on your record, it can interfere with your ability to find work, rent an apartment, or go to college. In New Jersey, you can ask the court to expunge all records of your drug conviction. What Drug Crimes Can Be Expunged in NJ? New Jersey’s expungement laws […]
In New Jersey, flavored vapes are illegal under legislation aimed at curbing youth vaping and protecting public health. This ban, enacted in 2020, strictly limits the sale, distribution, and possession of flavored vaping products within the state. If you’re wondering, “Are flavored vapes illegal in NJ?” the answer is a clear yes. Understanding the reasoning […]
For several decades, people have left New Jersey’s Cape Liberty Cruise Port at the eastern end of Bayonne with plans for exciting adventures on domestic and international cruise ships. However, it’s not always smooth sailing. When you are at sea, just as when you are on land, you can be arrested, charged with a crime, […]
In each of New Jersey’s 21 counties, the County Prosecutor serves as the county’s chief law enforcement officer and must take actions to protect citizens, enforce the laws, and serve the interests of justice. That means if you are arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey, the County Prosecutor’s Office […]
Going to a DUI hearing in New Jersey is serious business. Presenting the best possible defense requires careful preparation by both you and your DUI defense attorney. One way you can help with your DUI defense is by ensuring you arrive in court on time and dressed in a manner that shows you respect the […]
Although New Jersey has made marijuana legal for recreational use, the state continues to ban the manufacture, distribution, or possession of any compound or mixture designed to mimic its effects. In other words, synthetic marijuana is not legal in New Jersey. Possession of synthetic marijuana can result in serious drug charges. What Is Synthetic Marijuana? […]
In New Jersey, the main difference between sexual assault and sexual misconduct is one of terminology. Sexual assault has specific legal definitions and penalties, while sexual misconduct serves as a catch-all term for inappropriate sexual behaviors. Let’s take a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between these two related terms. What Does Sexual […]
Have you ever taken a quick nap in your car after a night out? It seems like a safer alternative to driving home after a few drinks. But here’s something you might not know: New Jersey courts have said prosecutors can charge you with DWI if the police find you sleeping in your car while […]