You may have heard or even used the phrase, ''wipe the slate clean,'' in reference to starting afresh, restoring a relationship or moving on in life after a difficult situation. There is a legal term that has a similar meaning in the criminal justice system. It is...
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Year: 2022
A man’s legal problems just got worse in New Jersey
New Jersey police recently approached a man on a light rail platform. They believed that he was the same man who was on surveillance footage on a private citizen's home security cameras days earlier. The police officers made contact with the man because they believed...
New Jersey field sobriety tests and DUI
When a New Jersey police officer makes a traffic stop, the driver may be asked to exit his or her vehicle. This is a typical procedure if the officer suspects a driver of intoxication. Once the driver is out of the car, the individual may be asked to take a DUI field...
Retired fighter indicted for drug trafficking
Boxing enthusiasts may recall former heavyweight fighter, Goran Gogic, who retired from the sport in 2012. Before walking away from the ring, Gogic had 21 victories under his belt, with only four matches ending in defeat. It remains to be seen what Gogic's future has...
New Jersey man facing criminal charges
An 18-year-old man in New Jersey was reportedly arrested 'without incident' on a recent Wednesday when police executed a warrant at his residence. The man is the third person who has been taken into police custody in connection with a particular incident. The...
New Jersey deli owners facing fraud charges
Investigators began monitoring operations at a New Jersey deli after learning that the cost of shares in the company has increased exponentially, while revenue was low for a business valued so high. Three deli owners were accused of white-collar crimes. Two of them...
New Jersey police chief facing DUI charges
When New Jersey police are dispatched to a collision or for other problems on a roadway, they typically have body cameras turned on if they are going to approach someone. This is a safety measure for both citizens and police officers. When a recent incident brought...
Defense options when facing drug charges
New Jersey police often take people into custody as a result of a traffic stop or after executing a search warrant at a private residence. In either case, if investigators establish probable cause, police can make an arrest. Often, such situations are relevant to drug...
What is a gun crime in New Jersey?
New Jersey has stringent requirements for purchasing firearms. Residents and visitors should be aware of the laws regarding possession and use of guns, including their sale and distribution. Any number of issues might arise that lead to arrest for a suspected firearms...
New Jersey baseball coach facing assault charges
Anyone who has ever been to a New Jersey youth baseball game no doubt understands how tempers can flare if someone thinks the umpire has made a bad call. However, there are rules and regulations in place to keep players, officials, coaches and spectators as safe as...