As a U.S. citizen, you are entitled to freedom from government intrusion – to an extent. There are limits to your privacy and authorities (when justified) have the right to search your property if a crime is suspected. It’s important to know your rights and the...
New Jersey takes drunk driving very seriously. Depending on the severity of the offense (first-time or repeat offender), a DUI conviction can lead to serious legal consequences. However, the consequences of a DUI conviction can extend far beyond the driver’s license...
Although the attitudes of some people about drugs have changed in recent years, there is still a lot of social stigma associated with drug use. When people know that an individual is a drug user, they will treat that person differently than others. Unfortunately, all...
As one of the leading gambling cities in the world, Atlantic City takes casino crimes very seriously. The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) has a Casino Gaming Bureau that consists of four units. One of these is the Financial Crimes Investigations Unit (FIU). The FIU...
You may remember your teen years when your parents told you not to drink alcohol – and you did it anyhow. Now you have a teen (or two) of your own and you may be worrying if they’re going to follow in your footsteps. While it’s not legal for teens to drink (without...
Atlantic City is a popular vacation spot for those who enjoy gambling. Unfortunately, it is also a place where casino crimes are committed on a regular basis. Though security in these establishments keeps an eye out for criminal activity, they can’t stop everyone. A...
The teenage years are often full of rule-breaking, rebellion and personal experimentation. High school students and recent graduates alike need to figure out who they are as a person and differentiate themselves from their parents, a process that can be quite painful...
If you have been charged with drug possession with intent to distribute, you are likely feeling scared and alone. You may not know where to turn or what to do next. This is understandable, but don't panic. Learn more about both the penalties for a conviction in New...
You may have heard people discuss crimes of passion. A crime of passion is when someone is so overcome by emotion that they react without thinking and do something illegal. In the most serious cases, it results in death. Can you really claim that it was a crime of...
The actors on TV police dramas say words like murder, homicide and manslaughter all the time. You figure those terms all describe one individual taking the life of another, so they must mean the same thing, right? Actually, they do not. Each is unique in key ways....
