Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is The Penalty For Dogfighting In New Jersey?
Dog fighting is a very serious crime in New Jersey. If you are convicted of this crime, you face strict penalties. Even though the victims of this crime are not human beings, the state seeks to protect innocent animals against predatory acts and cruelty. Make no mistake, these criminal charges can send you to… Read More »
What Is The Penalty For IPTV Theft In New York?
Online streaming services have become all the rage, not just in New York but around the entire globe. Many homeowners are ditching their cable subscriptions and signing up for cheaper, online alternatives like Hulu or Netflix. But there are other alternatives that may be even cheaper. Some are even free. But what happens if… Read More »
What Is The Lacey Act In New Jersey?
If you are involved in importing, exporting, selling, or acquiring products in New Jersey, it’s important to understand how the Lacey Act might affect your business. If you violate the Lacey Act, you could face serious legal consequences. Not only could this result in criminal charges, but it could also cause your business to… Read More »
Telling Someone To Kill Themselves In New Jersey: Is It Illegal?
For New Jersey residents between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third-highest cause of death. Many young people are taking their own lives in the Garden State, and this was a major concern even before the pandemic. Post-Covid, the state has seen a dramatic rise in anxiety and depression among youth…. Read More »
Penalty For Launching Illegal Rockets In New Jersey
With so many billionaires blasting off on rockets these days, you might be exploring your own options for space exploration. Maybe you have purchased a model rocket. Perhaps you have been working on your own homemade rocket, and perhaps you wish to test your creation. The logic is pretty straightforward: If billionaires are allowed… Read More »
What Is The Penalty For Forced Labor In New York?
Slavery is a thing of the past… or is it? In the United States, it is illegal to force someone to work against their will. However, this still actually occurs in New York. Sometimes, defendants commit this crime without fully realizing it. Sometimes, they may think it is acceptable to force people to work,… Read More »
Man In Cumberland County Found With Multiple Improvised Explosives
Creating homemade explosives is illegal in New Jersey. If you are caught engaging in this behavior, you will face significant legal penalties. It doesn’t matter whether you planned to hurt anyone, and it doesn’t matter whether you even planned to detonate the explosives. The authorities will not care whether you created the bombs purely… Read More »
New York’s New Muffler Laws: Was This Really Necessary?
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation that would increase penalties for “excessively noisy” mufflers and exhaust systems. Already, critics have started to question the necessity of this law. Some have even called it poorly written. In the end, could this prove to be just another excuse for police to pull innocent, law-abiding motorists… Read More »
What You Need To Know About New Jersey’s Ban On Animal-Tested Cosmetics
The animal rights crowd is no doubt celebrating a significant victory in New Jersey, as the state has just announced that it will ban all cosmetics products tested on animals by 2022. This might be a major win for them, but what about the companies that sell these products? What about local cosmetics stores… Read More »
How To Fight Different Kinds Of Evidence In Court
If you have been accused of a crime in New York, prosecutors will need to present various forms of evidence in order to have you convicted. Depending on the crime you have committed, the court may be presented with all kinds of different evidence. This can seem quite daunting, especially if the prosecutor shows… Read More »
