Different Degrees of Robbery
New Jersey law considers robbery as a violent criminal act and carried with it severe penalties to discourage repeat offenses. Often confused with burglary, robbery is the act of inflicting harm or using force on another person in order to commit theft. The main component of robbery that sets it apart from an ordinary theft […]
5 Surprising Types of New Jersey Traffic Violations
New Jersey is home to a wide variety of traffic citations for reasons big and small. While most violations—speeding, DUI, reckless driving, and more are fairly self-explanatory—there are some traffic violations that are just unexpected. These traffic violations can cost a significant amount and go beyond a minor annoyance. Below are five surprising types of […]
Examples of Reckless Driving That Can Result in Criminal Charges
Reckless driving is a serious offense in New Jersey that can carry with it heavy penalties, such as high fines and jail time. Reckless driving, is defined by New Jersey law as “A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so […]
3 Examples of Business Fraud
Business fraud is a broad umbrella term that covers a wide variety of serious offenses. Being charged with any kind of business fraud could affect a person’s reputation and employability, making them extremely difficult to trust or hire. Business fraud allegations should never be taken lightly, but more often than not, business fraud allegations have […]
Little-Known Ways You Could Be Charged with Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious crime that carries with it extensive jail time, extremely high fees and fines, and a damaged reputation that could follow an offender around for the rest of their life. Considered as a second-degree crime in New Jersey, the penalty for identity theft can be as high as 10 years in […]
