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 […]
How Someone Can Get Charged with a Child Neglect Crime
Child neglect is a serious accusation that carries with it hefty penalties and extensive jail times. Standing accused of child neglect could destroy your reputation as a parent, private citizen, and employee. What is Child Neglect? A form of child abuse, child neglect occurs when a child’s caregiver fails to care for a child. That […]
What is Online Solicitation of a Minor?
The internet as we know it is growing each and every day. Anonymity and access are available to people of all ages and nobody can ever be sure they’re quite who they say they are. Police departments in New Jersey have dedicated more time and resources into investigating alleged sex crimes online. Solicitation of a […]
