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What Is The Penalty For Sexually Harassing Students At A New Jersey High School?

By Phillip J. Murphy |

High school teachers carry a tremendous responsibility on their shoulders. Not only are they expected to educate students, but they are also expected to keep them safe to the best of their abilities. Students may face a range of dangers at high schools, including the danger of sexual assault, harassment, or abuse. Sometimes, students… Read More »

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A Tale Of Two Gamblers

By Phillip J. Murphy |

Some say that the stock market is essentially just another type of gambling. They say that it’s a casino – and that the house always wins. But is there any truth to this? Is the stock market really the same as an illegal gambling ring – like a card game frequented by New York’s… Read More »

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How Selling Weight-Loss Drugs Can Land You In Jail

By Phillip J. Murphy |

In the United States, all legal drugs are heavily regulated for a reason. The goal is to protect the consumer from consuming things that might be harmful or even fatal. With this logic in mind, you should know that selling the wrong drugs can land you in prison – even if the drugs are… Read More »

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What Happens If I Try To Launder Drug Money In New York?

By Phillip J. Murphy |

Money laundering is a vital part of the drug trade in the United States. Without it, drug dealers and producers would not have the ability to spend the profits of this endeavor in any meaningful way. This is why the process of laundering money is taken so seriously in New York and throughout the… Read More »

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What Happens If You Try To Assassinate A Politician In New York?

By Phillip J. Murphy |

The United States has a long history of assassinations in its political world – from Abraham Lincoln to John F. Kennedy. For whatever reason, citizens have taken it upon themselves to remove politicians from the discussion – permanently. But what happens if you take this extreme step in the modern era? What is the… Read More »

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What Is Enticement Of A Minor In New Jersey?

By Phillip J. Murphy |

Most people can agree that whichever way you slice it, child abuse and sexualization of minors is wrong. That being said, there are a multitude of different crimes and offenses that are involved with this area of the law. One of the most misunderstood crimes is “enticement of a minor,” and many people in… Read More »

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Is It Legal To Pay Employees “Off The Books?”

By Phillip J. Murphy |

If you’ve worked your fair share of odd jobs in the United States, you might have been paid “under the table” or “off the books.” This is a common tactic for small and medium-sized businesses who want to conceal income, avoid taxes, and generally avoid a considerable amount of paperwork. But what happens if… Read More »

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What Kind Of Crimes Can You Commit While Already In Prison?

By Phillip J. Murphy |

Authorities incarcerate people to keep them out of trouble. The primary motivation is not to provide victims with a sense of justice, but to ensure that further crimes are not committed in the future. But the truth is that there are many crimes that prisoners could potentially commit even while incarcerated. Some are obvious,… Read More »

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What Happens If You Use Someone Else’s Passport To Fly?

By Phillip J. Murphy |

Getting a new passport can be a tiresome, time-consuming affair that results in long lines, plenty of back and forth, and considerable stress. Faced with this process, you might think that it makes more sense to simply borrow someone else’s passport. After all, if they look similar enough to you, then the airport officials… Read More »

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High-Profile Figures Receive Multi-Decade Prison Sentences

By Phillip J. Murphy |

One of the foundations of our society is that everyone is treated equally under the law. It doesn’t matter if you’re a poverty-stricken drug addict or a celebrity with 12 sports cars – you will be subject to the same laws and the same penalties. Many observers point out that this is only true… Read More »

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