What is Unlawful Disposition of a Firearm?
Firearms are a hotly debated topic around the country. In the midst of all the information making the rounds, it can be very easy to lose track of the law and the people’s rights regarding firearms. By not being informed for being misinformed, a person can find themselves facing criminal charges. Unlawful Disposition of a […]
What Happens If You’re Being Wrongfully Accused of a Crime?
Being falsely accused of a crime is a fairly common occurrence and when it happens, the results can be devastating. When innocent people are wrongfully accused of a crime, the most common mistake is a false confession under pressure. Nobody should make this mistake. When a person is falsely accused of a crime, they could […]
Can Shoplifting Be a Felony?
Shoplifting is the act of intentionally taking products or merchandise from a store without paying. Shoplifting can also apply to switching tags on merchandise in order to pay a different / lower amount than the MSRP. Shoplifting is a form of theft and under some circumstances, it can be treated as a misdemeanor or a […]
Insanity Defense Overview
The insanity defense in criminal cases is put in place to help a defendant who is not truly aware or responsible for their actions. Their mental incapacity makes them incapable of knowing how serious their crime was. Proving insanity as a defense can be difficult, but not impossible. Insanity Defense in New Jersey When a […]
Criminal Penalties That Can Result from Lewdness
The act of keeping one’s actions behind closed doors is done out of privacy and prudence, though certain situations result in acting lewd in public without even realizing it. What is Lewdness? In the state of New Jersey, lewdness is defined as “any flagrantly lewd and offensive act which he knows or reasonable expects is […]
