Many New Jersey residents may expect police investigations to be like those often portrayed in movies and TV dramas, focused on accuracy and taking advantage of the latest advanced scientific techniques. Unfortunately, however, some investigations and forensic...
Year: 2019
Investigation finds breath tests are unreliable
Judges in New Jersey and Massachusetts have tossed out over 30,000 alcohol breath tests due to human error and other issues in the last year, according to a new report from the New York Times. The report's findings cast doubt on the trustworthiness of breath tests...
Community service sentencing can reinforce inequity
People in New Jersey often think of community service sentences as providing a win-win situation. People who are convicted of crimes, usually misdemeanors with fines attached, may be able to work through their sentence without harsh jail time or hefty fines they...
How arrest rates are affecting younger generations
New Jersey residents may be interested in learning that about one quarter of arrests are for consuming alcohol or drugs without permission. Statistics show that 9% of arrests for men and 8% of arrests for women are connected to drugs while 11% of arrests for women and...
Strategies to make it easier to sell a home
Homes in New Jersey don't always sell immediately after they are put on the market. Reasons such as a lack of curb appeal or an unkept interior could lead to major delays. Homeowners should take steps such as mowing the lawn or planting new grass to make the exterior...
Domestic violence claims can lead to restraining orders
Courts take domestic violence accusations seriously. The primary concern when someone makes a complaint is keeping the complainant safe, even though the accused person hasn't been convicted yet. One way this occurs is through restraining orders, which can include...
Civil rights groups worry about police access to personal data
Police officers and federal agents usually must obtain search warrants if they wish to search a New Jersey resident's home or automobile, and judges will only authorize searches when they are presented with sufficient probable cause. However, the confidential personal...
What rights do you have when tenants have unauthorized visitors?
Being a landlord in New Jersey isn't particularly easy. Not only do you have to come up with the capital to invest in real estate to begin with, but you also have to maintain the properties you purchase over the years.Beyond that, you have to collect rent from tenants...
Key eviction law tips for New Jersey landlords
Many people in New Jersey consider investing in real estate but may be concerned about how to handle difficult or dangerous tenants in their income properties. In most cases, tenants also want to avoid an eviction, but landlords can help themselves prepare for...
College students can face major consequences for drug convictions
College is a time of experimentation, often without carefully considering the potential repercussions for an action. Students can engage in a lot of risky behaviors, from cheating on exams to drinking before they turn 21, largely because they see many of their peers...