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  • Changes to New Jersey Bail Denies the Rights of the Accused
    Changes to New Jersey Bail Denies the Rights of the Accused
    Newark, NJ- This Tuesday, New Jersey voters will head to the polls. Aside from choosing representatives, voters will be asked to vote "Yes" or "No" on Public Question 1, a ballot initiative that, if approved, will make sweeping changes to the state's bail system and how it is granted to...
  • Hackensack Community and Courts
    Hackensack Community and Courts
    With a history that dates back to the 1600s, Hackensack, New Jersey, is a diverse community located in Bergen County. The city is has a population of over 43,000, according to the 2010 U.S. Census and serves as an inner suburb to Manhattan, which is just 12 miles east of...
  • Under What Circumstances Can A Person go to Jail for a Traffic Ticket in New Jersey?
    Under What Circumstances Can A Person go to Jail for a Traffic Ticket in New Jersey?
    Newark, NJ- If you’ve ever received a summons for a traffic violation, you probably anticipate a fine and points on your driver’s license. Instead of speaking with an attorney many people enter their plea, pay their ticket and move on. What you may not realize is that there are certain...
  • NJ Supreme Court Rules Not Wearing a Seat Belt is a Crime
    NJ Supreme Court Rules Not Wearing a Seat Belt is a Crime
    Newark, NJ- Have you ever forgotten to fasten your seat belt? Or, just refused to wear it? Do you let your passengers to get away without wearing their seat belts? All states have laws requiring motorists to wear seat belts whether they are in the driver’s seat or a passenger,...
  • EX POLICE SERGEANT GETS PENSION DOCKED AFTER DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENTS
    EX POLICE SERGEANT GETS PENSION DOCKED AFTER DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENTS
    Trenton, N.J.– Last month, the New Jersey State Police Retirement Board voted to reduce a sergeant's pension upon his forced retirement by 12 percent because of his involvement in two drunk driving accidents. According to NJ.com, he could have received a much more severe financial penalty as a result of...