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New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee Scheduled to Vote on Bill 1866

Posted on December 15, 2009
According to a Drug Policy Alliance Network announcement, the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Senate Bill 1866. Referred to as a ?groundbreaking sentencing bill?, it will provide judges the diplomacy to waive mandatory minimum sentences for a number of nonviolent drug offenders if approved...

Hearing Delayed for Retired NBA Star Jayson Williams

Posted on December 10, 2009
There has been much discussion lately regarding retired NBA star Jayson Williams and his postponed hearing. According to a recent report, the Somerville hearing, in which Williams was expected to enter a plea for a 2002 shooting death of a hired driver, was indefinitely delayed...

Carteret Company $880K Theft Case Unfolds

Posted on December 08, 2009
A 37-year-old Manchester man has admitted to stealing $880K over a four-year timeframe from a Carteret trucking and warehousing company. According to an nj.com article, the man pleaded guilty in New Brunswick to one count of second-degree theft. The man worked for the company as a computer technician for seven years...

Holiday DWI Checkpoints Scheduled Throughout Morris County

Posted on December 04, 2009
There are many gatherings and events to look forward to during the holiday season. However, coming upon a DWI checkpoint is not one of them. According to a Daily Record report, after receiving a DWI Enforcement Grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety, the Morris County Prosecutor?s Office implemented DWI checkpoints during Thanksgiving and will do so throughout the holiday season to conduct DWI checkpoints with municipal police departments at different Morris County locations...

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Man Charged with Indecent Exposure for Being Nude in his House

Posted on November 24, 2009
The recent arrest of a man in Virginia for indecent exposure has left many citizens across the U.S. with different reactions as to what characterizes intentional and accidental exposure of one?s private parts when in the confines of one?s own home. According to a northjersey...

New Jersey Truck Driver Involved in Felony Gross Negligent Operation Case

Posted on November 19, 2009
An article discusses the recent case of a truck driver from New Jersey who allegedly caused the death of three people. According to the report, the truck driver has pleaded guilty to the felony charge against him for grossly negligent operation resulting in death...

Jersey City 16-Year-Old Sentenced as an Adult

Posted on November 17, 2009
For a teenager to be sentenced as an adult is a serious matter which usually draws differing public opinion regarding whether justice has been served or if justice has gone too far. According to an nj.com article, a Jersey City teen, who is now 17-years-old, was 16 at the time he was arrested for holding a gun to a man?s head during a robbery...

Chatham Church Janitor Charged with Parish Priest's Murder

Posted on November 12, 2009
A heated topic of discussion lately has been the recent arrest of a Chatham church janitor who is accused of killing a parish priest whose body was found in the church rectory. Apparently, law enforcement in Philadelphia has been looking for the janitor since 1988 due to an alleged indecent assault of a minor...

New Jersey's School Violence Awareness Week Hopes to Curb Juvenile Crime

Posted on November 10, 2009
A recent shorenewstoday.com story discusses the recent success of Oakcrest High School?s participation in New Jersey?s School Violence Awareness week from October 19-23, 2009. As one of many schools that took part in the state-wide awareness week, students found themselves listening to anti-violence discussions from law enforcement personnel and participated in a series of activities that both helped inform them about potential dangers and stressed the importance of character and social awareness education...

"Fugitive Safe Surrender" Program to Begin in Newark

Posted on November 05, 2009
It was announced in an nj.com report that a four-day ?Fugitive Safe Surrender? program expects to welcome approximately 5,000 individuals with open criminal warrants (perhaps more even) at Bethany Baptist Church from November 4 through November 7, 2009...

Lawmakers Urging Pardon of Medical Marijuana User Who Suffers from MS

Posted on November 02, 2009
According to an article from politickernj.com, New Jersey lawmakers are strongly advocating for the pardon of a medical marijuana user who turned to its consumption due to not being able to afford costly pharmaceutical drugs to ease his pain from multiple sclerosis...

New Jersey Law Still Applies on Halloween and Mischief Night

Posted on October 30, 2009
For those that think that celebrating Mischief Night and Halloween translates to New Jersey law not applying, think again. Zero-tolerance policies will be at their height the day before Halloween, also known as Mischief Night, Goosey Night, and Cabbage Night, and especially on the day of Halloween...

Benefits of Drug Court Program Seen in Cape May County

Posted on October 20, 2009
Based on a capemaycountyherald.com report, a recent Drug Court program graduation held on September 21, 2009 reflects how nonviolent offenders have a chance at successful rehabilitation. According to the article, three individuals graduated from the Cape May County Drug Court and 14 others reached the program?s final phase on September 15, 2009...

Wrong Number Mishap Results in Drug Possession Arrest of Two Women in Salem County

Posted on October 15, 2009
A recent article from nj.com reveals an interesting drug possession arrest that took place after two women dialed the wrong number--the police--when trying to arrange a cocaine pick-up. When the police received the call, a detective pretended to be the women?s drug dealer and arranged a time and place to meet so that the ?cocaine? could be delivered...

Two Sides to One Man: Well-Known Chiropractor Sentenced for Sex Crimes

Posted on October 13, 2009
The Internet has countless purposes and is used in practically every household on a daily basis. However, as a recent Internet sex crime demonstrates, what you do with your spare time on your private computer may not be as private as you think. A recent report from northjersey...

Essex County Drug Arrest of 34 Gang Members

Posted on October 08, 2009
After a nine-month investigation called ?Operation Orange Crush? that involved multiple agencies, 34 gang members have been arrested for several drug offenses and weapons violations. According to an nj.com report, Essex County is the location where the alleged gang members of the Brick City Brim Bloods and the MOB Piru set of Bloods participated in dealing drugs...

Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced for Stealing $21,000 from Lincoln Park

Posted on October 06, 2009
The recent sentence of the former chief financial officer of Lincoln Park reflects the severe consequences of being convicted of official misconduct. Two years ago, New Jersey Attorney General guidelines were toughened regarding official misconduct charges, making it so that a convicted offender would have to serve a minimum sentence of five years without parole...

Aggravated Assault Charges Against Man With a Steak Knife

Posted on October 01, 2009
It may surprise some New Jersey residents that a person can be charged with an assault offense without ever actually laying hands on another individual. Aggravated assault occurs when an individual attempts to cause serious bodily injury to someone else, either with or without the use of a deadly weapon...

$1.3 Million Grant Given to Union County to Prevent and Control Crime

Posted on September 29, 2009
An nj.com article reported that the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program has provided Union County, New Jersey with $1,315,718. Many residents of the area are likely to applaud such funds considering that it will help support state and local government actions to improve the criminal justice system, as well as help prevent and control crime in Union County...

Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Vehicular Manslaughter

Posted on September 25, 2009
According to an abclocal.go.com article, a man received a sentence amounting to eight years in prison for driving while under the influence of alcohol and causing the death of a 31-year-old police officer. The 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in June for last summer?s accident that took place in Woodbridge...

Raritan Borough Marijuana Possession and Sale Arrest

Posted on September 22, 2009
A 29-year-old Raritan Borough man has been arrested for possession of marijuana in New Jersey with intent to distribute and other offenses. According to an article, the arrest comes after a two-month narcotics investigation conducted by the Somerset County Prosecutor?s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force in coordination with the Raritan Borough Police Department...

Newark Gang-Related Shooting Kills 14-Year-Old

Posted on September 17, 2009
At 2 am on August 17, 2009, a 14-year-old boy died after being shot once in the back in what the boy?s mother is calling an act of retribution. According to a story, authorities are only saying that the violent crime was gang-related. The young teen was a member of the Bloods street gang despite his family?s efforts to dissuade him from joining the gang...

Learning More About Driver's License Suspension in New Jersey

Posted on September 15, 2009
Many residents believe that you have to be arrested for driving under the influence to have your driver?s license suspended in New Jersey, but this is not so. It is true that a DWI conviction will most likely result in driver?s license suspension among other consequences; however, a person?s driving privileges can be taken away for a variety of other reasons in New Jersey...

Middlesex Borough Sexual Assault at Community Pool

Posted on September 10, 2009
Just when you thought the local community pool was safe, an incident of sexual assault has occurred, one which will undoubtedly offset the ease of parents. A 15-year-old has to be charged with sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy. The teen allegedly sexually assaulted the young boy in a men?s bathroom at the Roy K...

New Jersey Drunk Driving Sentence Delayed for Man with 12 DWI Convictions

Posted on September 08, 2009
Due to pending DWI charges in Wayne and Riverdale, the attorney of a 40-year-old man with at least 12 drunken driving convictions and 78 suspended license violations has presented the request to have the two cases transferred to Morris County to be resolved at the same time as a June 30th offense that injured two people...

New Jersey May Enforce Adult Curfew in Effort to Lower Crime

Posted on September 03, 2009
Law enforcement and government officials are considering implementing a mandatory curfew for people of all ages in Paterson, New Jersey, due to an influx in homicides and gun-related crimes seen so far this year. According to a newjerseynewsroom.com report, Paterson, as largely populated city in New Jersey, has experienced 30 shootings already this year, including 6 New Jersey homicides...

New Jersey Money Laundering Ring, 44 Arrests Made

Posted on September 01, 2009
Although since 2001 New Jersey has witnessed more than 130 public officials plead guilty or be convicted of corruption, the recent June 23, 2009 report of 44 individuals being arrested as part of a money laundering ring is quite shocking. Not only has a New Jersey governor?s cabinet member resigned, but three mayors, two state legislators, and several rabbis were taken into custody...

National Program to Fight Against Drunk Driving

Posted on August 27, 2009
The Governors Highway Safety Administration announced in a report on August 19, 2009 that multiple states will be participating in the national ?Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.? program. The program aims to better regulate drunk driving during the Labor Day holiday period, discouraging vacationers from driving under the influence and posing serious risk to all other motorists on the road...

New Jersey Rapper Says He Was Falsely Arrested

Posted on August 25, 2009
Rapper and activist Wise Intelligent says he was falsely arrested for a drug crime in New Jersey right in front of his home after they thought they saw him in the act of selling drugs, this report states. Wise, who is apparently a founding member of the group, Poor Righteous Teachers, blogged about the experience on his MySpace page...

Assistant Prosecutor in New Jersey Charged with DUI

Posted on August 20, 2009
An assistant prosecutor for a New Jersey county has been accused of drunk driving near his home in Bethlehem. According to a report, the arrest occurred when firefighters were tying to put out a burning vehicle and the man changed lanes to pass a tow truck running over a fire hose...

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