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When Does Tax Avoidance Become Tax Evasion?
It makes sense to lower your tax bill as much as possible. Whether you’re earning minimum wage or you’re raking in millions each year, there’s nothing wrong with exploring legal options to reduce this burden. But with that said, there is a fine line between tax avoidance and tax evasion. The latter may result… Read More »

Courts Can Now Issue Search Warrants For Suspected Animal Abuse In New Jersey
For the most part, authorities in New Jersey have no right to invade your private residence unless they have an acceptable reason for doing so. And even if they do have a valid reason for wanting to enter your home, they must obtain a warrant before doing so. Unfortunately, courts continue to provide authorities… Read More »

New Jersey Scam Artists Use Ukraine Crisis To Fuel Ponzi Scheme
Using the Ukraine crisis as a business opportunity may lead to serious criminal charges in New Jersey, especially if the business you’re running is actually a Ponzi scheme. This is an issue that a group of defendants in New Jersey are now facing, and they may spend decades in prison as a result of… Read More »

New Jersey’s New Car Theft Laws Explained
In July of 2023, Governor Murphy signed several new car theft laws. This effort was aimed at reducing the number of auto crimes in the Garden State – a problem that has led to public outcry for years. Understanding these new laws is important, as it may considerably alter your consequences if you are… Read More »

Alex Mashinsky Arrested For Defrauding Celsius Customers
Although many crypto insiders were probably expecting Alex Mashinsky to eventually face consequences for his crimes, his arrest on July 13th may still come as something of a shock. This is part of a wider crackdown on crypto-related crimes, and the Justice Department is sending a clear message that people like Alex Mashinsky will… Read More »

What Is The Penalty For Possessing A Short-Barrelled Rifle In New York?
Possessing a short-barreled rifle can lead to serious consequences for gun owners in New York. Even if you are legally allowed to obtain and possess firearms, you may face incarceration if you do not approach short-barrelled rifles in the correct manner. As you will see, it is very easy to face prison time for… Read More »

What Happens If You Assault A Customer In New York?
If you work in the service industry, you’ve probably dealt with at least one unruly customer in New York. These customers may be intoxicated, belligerent, or simply upset about something that went wrong with their service. Whatever the case may be, it is important to resist the urge to become violent with customers. If… Read More »

Can You Go To Jail For Dumping Trash Illegally In New Jersey?
New Jersey has some of the strictest environmental laws around, and it is famous for its various bans on plastic, idling engines, and much more. But perhaps the most frowned-upon environmental crime in the Garden State is dumping. Whether you’re dumping old batteries, radioactive material, or simply your household trash, you might want to… Read More »

Husband And Wife Arrested For Murdering Wife’s Ex
We all know how difficult exes can be. But despite the fact that many can be annoying and tiresome, there’s nothing we can really do to make them go away. One New York couple couldn’t accept this, however – and now they’re facing a range of charges for the murder of the wife’s ex-husband…. Read More »

What Is The Penalty For Touching A Woman Without Consent In New Jersey?
As a general rule, it’s always a good idea to obtain clear consent before touching someone else. Many people don’t like to be touched – especially not by strangers. Even if the touching occurs in a non-sexual manner, it can make some individuals extremely uncomfortable. What you intended to be a friendly pat on… Read More »