Monthly Archives: August 2024
Defendants Face Severe Sentences For Religiously Motivated Attacks In New Jersey
Two recent cases in New Jersey show how seriously courts view violence if it is motivated by religion. Generally speaking, these kinds of offenses fall into the category of “hate crimes.” As a result, anyone who carries out religiously motivated violence usually faces much more severe penalties compared to someone who carries out a… Read More »
Is Body Armor Legal In New York?
In June of 2024, police pulled over a man in New York and searched his vehicle – finding guns, ammunition, and body armor. Although various media sources reported that he was subsequently charged with weapons offenses, reports failed to mention any charges for the body armor. Why didn’t this individual face any charges for… Read More »
Penalties Associated With Illicit Massage Parlors In Bergen County
Often, there is a very thin line between a legal massage parlor and an illegal prostitution operation. The distinction between these two businesses may depend on very subtle factors, including how a judge interprets relevant New Jersey law. If you were accused of running or participating in an illegal massage parlor, you might want… Read More »
New Jersey And New York’s “Click It Or Ticket” Campaign Explained
Traffic campaigns occur on a regular basis in New Jersey, and the latest example is “Click It or Ticket.” Drivers faced random checkpoints as part of this campaign, and as its name implies, they may face tickets for violations. What exactly is this campaign, and what should you do if you have already received… Read More »
Can Parents Face Consequences For Their Children’s Car Accidents In New York?
If your child has caused a serious crash in New York, you might be held responsible. This was recently made clear when parents in New York were sentenced for a fatal crash caused by their child. Could you face the same penalty for a serious crash caused by your teen? What if your child… Read More »
New Jersey DWI With Kids In The Car: Understand The Consequences
A DWI in New Jersey is bad enough, but what happens if you were driving with kids in your car? Suddenly, this situation becomes much more serious according to New Jersey law – and it makes sense to understand the potential consequences. That being said, fighting these charges is still possible – and you… Read More »
New York Man Faces Life In Prison For Witness Retaliation
In its most simple form, assault is a serious crime in New York – and it can lead to a year in jail. However, the penalties for assaulting someone depend heavily on the specific circumstances of each case. These factors include not only the presence of deadly weapons and injuries, but also the identity… Read More »
Fighting A Ticket In New York Could Keep Your Insurance Low
Many New Yorkers might be reluctant to fight their tickets. After all, these legal procedures can be time-consuming and tiresome. You might want to simply pay your ticket and “get it over with.” But what if fighting your ticket could dramatically lower your monthly insurance costs? This adds another element to traffic law that… Read More »
