Addiction goes beyond choice. It is not something that reflects poor choices that the person just continues to make, as many on the outside tend to assume. It goes much deeper than that. In reality, experts refer to addiction as a medical condition, as a brain...
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What does simple assault mean in New Jersey?
Just like the name implies, “simple assault” is the simplest and most basic of the possible assault charges in New Jersey. You could be charged with simple assault for allegedly engaging in any of a variety of different menacing behaviors. Thus — especially if you’ve...
Being convicted of a crime could get you deported
You get a lot of time to think when sitting in a police cell. You think of your mother back home, who relies on the money you wire each month. You remember how proud she was when you told her you were going to live in the United States and how she cried the day you...
Crime is down, but gun murders are rising in New Jersey
As a whole, crime has dropped off drastically in New Jersey. Because many businesses are closed and people are staying home, there’s probably fewer opportunities for people to get into trouble. That’s caused a 65% drop-off in arrests below the norm. Even shootings...
Planning for your children just in case you’re detained by ICE
What happens to your children if you’re detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? What happens if you’re deported? These are among the most valid worries that an undocumented immigrant with children can face in this country. An arrest can come without...
When can the police search your home without a warrant?
The last thing you expected when you woke up this morning was to find the police pounding on your door. Now there’s a detective or an agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with a set of armed, uniformed officers standing nearby. They ask to “look...
Steps to take if you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence
Even with strict laws in place, driving under the influence remains a concern among law enforcement officers from one side of the country to the next. And that’s why they’re more in tune than ever before with catching those who violate the law. If you’re pulled over...
Reports of domestic violence on the rise: But how many are true?
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. So, what happens when you spend every second of your day together? Does your heart get less fond of someone? Does their heart get less fond of you? Domestic violence accusations are on the rise, according to recent...
Driving while impaired by drugs? You could face significant charges
When you decided to go out with your friends for the evening, you didn’t intend to break the law. You thought you’d have a nice night out, and then you’d go home without incident. One of your friends thought it would be a good idea to try some MDMA while you were at...
Does peer pressure lead to teen crime?
Parents often worry that their teens will commit crimes, especially because they, as adults, understand just how much these young people have to lose. They know what type of impact a criminal charge can have on their future. It clearly may impact their freedom, but it...
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Can those suffering from a drug addiction get deported?
Addiction goes beyond choice. It is not something that reflects poor choices that the person just continues to make, as many on the outside tend to assume. It goes much deeper than that. In reality, experts refer to addiction as a medical condition, as a brain...
What does simple assault mean in New Jersey?
Just like the name implies, “simple assault” is the simplest and most basic of the possible assault charges in New Jersey. You could be charged with simple assault for allegedly engaging in any of a variety of different menacing behaviors. Thus — especially if you’ve...
Being convicted of a crime could get you deported
You get a lot of time to think when sitting in a police cell. You think of your mother back home, who relies on the money you wire each month. You remember how proud she was when you told her you were going to live in the United States and how she cried the day you...
Crime is down, but gun murders are rising in New Jersey
As a whole, crime has dropped off drastically in New Jersey. Because many businesses are closed and people are staying home, there’s probably fewer opportunities for people to get into trouble. That’s caused a 65% drop-off in arrests below the norm. Even shootings...
Planning for your children just in case you’re detained by ICE
What happens to your children if you’re detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? What happens if you’re deported? These are among the most valid worries that an undocumented immigrant with children can face in this country. An arrest can come without...
When can the police search your home without a warrant?
The last thing you expected when you woke up this morning was to find the police pounding on your door. Now there’s a detective or an agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with a set of armed, uniformed officers standing nearby. They ask to “look...
Steps to take if you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence
Even with strict laws in place, driving under the influence remains a concern among law enforcement officers from one side of the country to the next. And that’s why they’re more in tune than ever before with catching those who violate the law. If you’re pulled over...
Reports of domestic violence on the rise: But how many are true?
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. So, what happens when you spend every second of your day together? Does your heart get less fond of someone? Does their heart get less fond of you? Domestic violence accusations are on the rise, according to recent...
Driving while impaired by drugs? You could face significant charges
When you decided to go out with your friends for the evening, you didn’t intend to break the law. You thought you’d have a nice night out, and then you’d go home without incident. One of your friends thought it would be a good idea to try some MDMA while you were at...
Does peer pressure lead to teen crime?
Parents often worry that their teens will commit crimes, especially because they, as adults, understand just how much these young people have to lose. They know what type of impact a criminal charge can have on their future. It clearly may impact their freedom, but it...