Most people are familiar with the idea of eyewitness testimony, even if they've never been involved in a criminal case. They're a common feature in novels, TV shows and movies. What's true is that when a crime is committed in New Jersey, witnesses may volunteer or be...
Reasons why drug charges may be dropped
Prosecutors in New Jersey and around the country usually resolve narcotics cases at the negotiating table, but there are situations where drug possession, distribution and trafficking charges are dropped before plea negotiations begin. Prosecutors sometimes decide not...
The benefits an expungement can offer
A person’s reputation can be everything to a person. It can be the reason why a person is hired for a job, liked in a community and even trusted in a congregation. Thus, when criminal allegations pose harm to one’s personal and professional reputation, it is important...
Jersey burglary case leads to new prosecutorial limits
An 8-year-old Bergen County case has made it harder for prosecutors to return rejected indictments to a grand jury for retrial. Previously, a case could be presented to a grand jury for indictment an unlimited number of times if new evidence was presented. Eight years...
New Jersey woman charged with manslaughter after fatal crash
Car accidents can happen at any time of the day for a variety of different reasons. The consequences of a collision can vary from no injuries to, unfortunately, fatalities. While the latter outcome is always a tragedy, it does not necessarily mean that criminal...
New Jersey man accused of fraud in dating site scheme
The internet has changed the way people do a variety of different things -- from conducting business to meeting someone with whom they might enter into a romantic relationship. For example, many people in the United States turn to dating websites. Unfortunately, a man...
New Jersey man charged with murder in co-worker’s death
When a person's death is unsolved, the community, understandably, has questions and concerns. As such, police in New Jersey and across the country may be especially motivated to find someone to charge with a crime, regardless of the evidence that may support their...
New Jersey police investigate double murder
There are likely many people in New Jersey and across the country who would agree that family relationships can often be complicated. However, most families do not experience violence. Unfortunately, police have recently charged a man with murder in the deaths of...
New Jersey man pleads guilty to manslaughter
When a person faces criminal charges in New Jersey, he or she may be unsure of the available legal options. Depending on the severity of the charges, the decisions that the accused individual makes could potentially have significant consequences. In fact, a man has...
New Jersey man suspected of murder in mother’s death
Most people would agree that living with a family member can be stressful. Regardless of the conflict that may occur, however, such an arrangement does not typically result in violence. Despite this, a man in New Jersey now faces criminal charges after the...
