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What Happens If You Attack A Healthcare Worker In New Jersey?
As you may know, penalties may vary depending on the victim. Just on a moral level, attacking a senior is clearly a much more heinous crime compared to attacking a healthy, young adult. Taking advantage of people with mental issues is something we can all agree is wrong, while scamming someone with a high… Read More »
Can New Jersey Police “Hack” Your Facebook Account?
Whether you’re facing an investigation or charges have already been laid against you, social media evidence can make or break your case. You may have heard that big tech companies like Facebook are all too eager to hand over your private information without your consent, allowing law enforcement agencies to collect evidence against you…. Read More »
Penalties For Ransomware Attacks In New York
While ransomware attacks clearly reached their peak in 2022, the threat is still present for companies across New York and the rest of the nation. If you commit these cybercrimes, you can expect very serious penalties. Not only are law enforcement officials becoming more adept at detecting these offenses, but they are also more… Read More »
Why Are Some New Jersey Cities Banning Backpacks?
Backpack bans have been around for quite some time, and a number of states and municipalities across the nation have played with this idea. The law targets teens and children, and the goal is to keep society safe. But how exactly do backpack bans work in practice? How are these laws even enforced? What… Read More »
Lying To Investors Can Put You In Prison
We live in a world where investors are constantly searching for the next big thing. We’ve all seen how profitable an idea can be – whether it’s Apple’s first iPhone or Tesla’s first electric car. But what happens when your idea is just that – an idea. What happens when it’s nothing more than… Read More »
Setting Fires For Insurance Fraud In New Jersey: What Happens If You’re Caught?
Setting fires for insurance fraud is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and people have been doing it since Roman times. But what happens if you’re caught? Just as insurance fraud is an old crime, the act of prosecuting this crime is just as well-established. And make no mistake, if you set… Read More »
Facing Charges As A Correction Officer In New York: What Can You Do?
Correction officers play a valuable role in New York’s society. Without them, it would be impossible to incarcerate the state’s population of criminals and felons. Each day, they expose themselves to serious danger and abuse. But what happens when correction officers face criminal charges themselves? What can you do if you were charged with… Read More »
How Reliable Is Ballistic Evidence In A New Jersey Trial?
If you’ve been accused of a crime involving the discharge of a firearm in New Jersey, you’ll probably face ballistic evidence in court. But how reliable is this evidence? Will it prove your guilt? Or is it possible to poke holes in this evidence and destroy its credibility? This has become a somewhat controversial… Read More »
What You Need To Know About New York’s New Idling Law
As many are no doubt aware, idling is the act of keeping your car running while parking for long periods of time. But how long is too long? This is a question that the New York City Council has been trying to answer. A new law could make it much easier to break idling… Read More »
Can You Face Charges For Possessing ONLY Ammunition In New York?
Anyone who knows a thing or two about guns will tell you that these devices are useless without ammunition. On the other hand, ammunition is arguably even more useless without a gun. But could you really face criminal charges for possessing only ammunition in the State of New York? The answer might surprise you,… Read More »
