If you are a parent of a college student, you certainly may be concerned that they could get involved in criminal activity. You know that one mistake could lead to an arrest, they could be expelled from school, and this could derail all their plans – everything that...
If a police officer asks you for consent to come into your house and perform a search, and you give them that consent, then they’re allowed to do so. Often, when the police want to talk to someone, they’ll ask if they can come inside, rather than talking on the front...
If you’re with someone when they appear to suffer a drug overdose, it can be an extremely frightening experience. Unfortunately, some people are so fearful that if they call 911, police will show up and start arresting those at the scene for the drugs in their...
Eyewitness evidence has helped police solve many crimes and helped courts convict many who committed crimes. Yet it has also led to the police arresting and courts convicting many innocent people. As with any evidence, eyewitness testimony will make it more difficult...
In the Garden State, the consequences of a drug conviction extend far beyond legal troubles. For college students, a drug conviction can affect not only their personal lives but also their educational and professional futures. Academic consequences An immediate impact...
What do you think of when you hear “identity theft?” You’d be correct if you thought of cybercriminals using stolen account details to make fraudulent bank withdrawals and purchases. But identity theft is more than just about hackers and malware. What is identity...
When you face a New Jersey drug charge, quite a lot hangs in the balance. Depending on the severity of the charge you are up against, you may wind up serving time in jail or prison, among other potential repercussions. However, if you meet certain eligibility terms,...
You do not have to be a rowdy, violent person to end up in a bar fight. Anyone can get caught up in a situation they did not want to get into. However, the legal consequences of a bar fight can be serious, especially when it comes to assault charges. The legal system...
The legalization of marijuana in various states has led to some confusion. Just because a state decriminalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes does not make it a free-for-all. There are still rules that you must follow. Before you start using cannabis...
Once technology advanced, the criminal justice system began relying heavily on DNA evidence in many cases to prove guilt. The idea was that if DNA proves it, then there is no way to argue otherwise. While DNA is very good evidence, it is not without its faults. It is...