Detecting High Drivers
Nearly everyone associates the criminal offense of driving under the influence with alcohol, but it’s important to note that it is also illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. Can You Be Charged With a Crime in New Jersey for Driving After Smoking Marijuana? It’s illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana, but […]
What Is Perjury?
Anyone who has seen a trial in a courtroom knows that witnesses are sometimes called to testify under oath. When this happens, the person on the stand swears to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. If they get caught lying under oath, then they could be charged with a crime. […]
Is Sexting Against the Law?
Since the advent of social media, text messaging and photo sharing apps, sexting has become a social phenomenon. Sexting describes the act of sharing sexually explicit messages or photographs electronically. While nudity and the sharing of explicit images has been common throughout the ages, the method of electronic communication is what distinguishes sexting from other […]
When Is It Illegal to Fire a Gun?
Gun rights and gun violence have both been controversial topics in recent times. It’s important for gun holders to understand the laws which dictate when they are legally allowed to discharge their weapon. When Discharging your Weapon is a Crime in New Jersey Under certain circumstances, discharging your weapon inappropriately is a crime. Negligent discharge […]
Jersey Shore: DUI Rates
DWI charges occur when drivers are caught under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law enforcement officers find that an increase in DWI charges occur during certain times of the year and around certain areas. Following are some of the DWI hotspots in New Jersey. Where are the DWI Hot Spots in New Jersey? Officers […]
