The Job of a Grand Jury: How the Indictment Process Works
The vast majority of people have really no experience with the American court system and they certainly don’t know how a grand jury does its important job in jurisdictions throughout the country. The role of the grand jury is coming under scrutiny following a Ferguson, MO grand jury’s failure to indict Police Officer Darren […]
Ferguson Case: Public Opinion is Not Evidence
The unpopular and controversial decision not to indict Ferguson, MO, police officer Darren Wilson with the murder of unarmed teen Michael Brown may very well leave people questioning the fairness of the U.S. justice system for a long time to come. That being said, the Grand Jury deliberated on 25 separate occasions. They did not […]
All is Not Lost; There Are Defenses to Heat of Passion Crimes
There are many degrees of homicide, and the one that is often misunderstood is known as “voluntary manslaughter.” By definition, it is when someone kills another person in the moment or “heat of passion.” In other words, the defendant had no intention of committing a crime but then something happened and he or she made […]
Computer Crimes in New Jersey Lead to Time in Prison
Many families own multiple computers these days. Combine desktops and laptops with mobile smartphones and there is plenty of Internet time to go around. However, if you try to access another person’s private computer files or network, it’s considered a crime in most states throughout the country. In New Jersey, computer related offenses are classified […]
What Will it Take for Atlantic City to Bounce Back?
NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney said he is concerned that without legislative intervention, Atlantic City could become the next financially strapped, and bankrupt Detroit. He plans to introduce a bill that would take casino tax revenue and pump it into the city’s school budgets. Additionally, under his proposed legislation, Sen. Sweeney says casino operators would […]
