You may not realize it, but trespassing in New Jersey is a very serious offense that could result in you being arrested. That’s because the NJ criminal trespassing law specifically prohibits anyone from entering a structure without permission to do so. It is not uncommon for a person who gets lost to accidentally wander into […]

Although many people tend to think that “child abuse” necessarily involves physical or sexual harm being committed against a minor, it is also possible for an adult to be charged with child abuse if they neglect a child. That’s because New Jersey law explicitly prohibits child neglect. Moreover, a person accused of child neglect in […]

The idea behind bail is that people should generally not have to remain incarcerated without having first been convicted. Reality differs from theory, however, because the legal system recognizes that the public welfare may be best served by keeping potentially violent criminals off the streets while the wheels of justice turn very slowly. That’s why […]

Whether you’re an out-of-state visitor to Atlantic City or an employee at one of the AC casinos or hotels, you could be in serious trouble if you get caught cheating at a casino game. That’s because Atlantic City law enforcement won’t hesitate to arrest anyone who cheats or otherwise scams a casino, while Atlantic County […]

You do not want to be convicted on a federal drug conspiracy charge. A conviction for drug conspiracy could lead to you being sentenced to decades in prison and fined thousands of dollars. Moreover, federal prosecutors often bring drug conspiracy charges when they lack evidence that clearly shows who, among a group of people, was […]