What If I Am Accused Of Perjury In New Jersey?

November 5, 2012

If you are testifying before a New Jersey court, or  in  any official proceeding that requires you to swear or affirm that you are telling the truth (such as a deposition), failure to tell the truth can result in  criminal  charges. Whether you are the defendant in a case, or merely  testifying as a witness, [...]

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What Happens If I Am Charged With Bribery In New Jersey?

October 29, 2012

If  you are charged with bribery in New Jersey,  the  prosecution will have to prove all of the following elements in order to obtain a  conviction:  offering, agreeing to, or actually giving a benefit to another  person OR asking for, agreeing to, or accepting a benefit from  another person in exchange  for: 1)  any decision [...]

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When Can Someone Else Intercept Your Phone Conversation In New Jersey?

October 19, 2012

According to  federal and New Jersey statute, wiretapping is the use of an intercepting device in order to overhear or record electronic  communications. A device that  just records the numbers to which outgoing  phone calls  are made is not considered a wiretapping  device. The wiretapping statutes also do not apply  to silent video or even  [...]

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Can A New Jersey Corporation Be Charged With A Crime?

October 16, 2012

Although, traditionally, a corporation could not be charged with a crime, this  is not the case  today in the United States. Under New Jersey law, corporations can be charged  with a crime under one of three circumstances. Firstly, a New Jersey corporation may be criminally liable  for the  unlawful actions of an agent of the  [...]

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What If I Am Accused Of Arson?

October 12, 2012

Most people tend to think that the  crime of arson means illegally setting a  fire.  However,  New Jersey law defines arson  as  causing a fire or explosion that injures the property or person of another, conferring or receiving benefit  for causing a fire, or failing to combat a fire  when one  has a duty to [...]

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When Is A Warrantless Arrest Valid In New Jersey?

October 12, 2012

Generally, in order to make an arrest,  a New Jersey police officer must have a proper arrest warrant.  However, there are certain exceptions, under which an arrest can take place even without an arrest warrant. A New Jersey police officer may make an arrest without a warrant if he or she has  reasonable  cause to [...]

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What If I Am Charged With Bribery In New Jersey?

October 6, 2012

New Jersey business owners who pay bribes and/or kickbacks are liable to criminal  charges. Possible  charges include conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud, mail fraud,  wire fraud,  using the mail and facilities in interstate commerce to facilitate bribery, federal funds bribery. One example  of  criminal activity is paying bribes and kickbacks to an employee [...]

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Food Stamp Fraud In New Jersey

September 25, 2012

Welfare fraud, including food stamp fraud, in New Jersey is a criminal offense with penalties that can range from probation and a fine to several years in prison. If you are charged with food stamp fraud in New Jersey, this is a potentially serious matter that could affect your personal and professional future  in many, [...]

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What Do The New Amendments To The Victims Rights Bill Mean For New Jersey Defendants?

September 11, 2012

This summer, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed amendments to the New Jersey  Crime Victims  Bill, that may also have an impact on how criminal defendants will fare before the court. Changes introduced by the new amendments to the Bill include the following: Victims’ attorneys – not just prosecutors – may now make motions in [...]

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What If I Am Charged With Mail Fraud In New Jersey?

September 7, 2012

A New Jersey mailing company that operates fraudulently may be  liable to multiple federal charges, including mail fraud, wire  fraud and theft  from the government. Typically, a mailing company may contract with  domestic  or international  clients to handle large mailings on their behalf. The clients send their mail jobs to the mailing company to be [...]

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