Is Sexting Against the Law?
Since the advent of social media, text messaging and photo sharing apps, sexting has become a social phenomenon. Sexting describes the act of sharing sexually explicit messages or photographs electronically. While nudity and the sharing of explicit images has been common throughout the ages, the method of electronic communication is what distinguishes sexting from other […]
When Is It Illegal to Fire a Gun?
Gun rights and gun violence have both been controversial topics in recent times. It’s important for gun holders to understand the laws which dictate when they are legally allowed to discharge their weapon. When Discharging your Weapon is a Crime in New Jersey Under certain circumstances, discharging your weapon inappropriately is a crime. Negligent discharge […]
Jersey Shore: DUI Rates
DWI charges occur when drivers are caught under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law enforcement officers find that an increase in DWI charges occur during certain times of the year and around certain areas. Following are some of the DWI hotspots in New Jersey. Where are the DWI Hot Spots in New Jersey? Officers […]
Can I Get a DUI for Sleeping Drunk in my Car?
In certain states, simply sleeping in your car while intoxicated above the legal limit will not result in a DUI arrest. There must be proof that you were actually driving the vehicle to be convicted of driving under the influence. Although this is true, most state laws define the requirements for a DUI as “operating” […]
Is Murder Different From Homicide?
In most courthouses, the crime of murder can be defined as an unlawful and intentional killing committed with malice aforethought. Although “malice aforethought” is included in this definition, many times courts will not require the prosecutor to prove that the offender committed the crime because of a preexisting hatred of the victim. Although, if the […]
