NJ Supreme Court Clarifies Public Servant Rules in Official Misconduct Case

Elizabeth, NJ- Public employees are held to a higher standard than employees of private companies. When these employees act inappropriately or break a law while on the job, they face official misconduct charges. Sometimes there is confusion about who is considered a public employee. In a recent New Jersey Supreme...

Newark, NJ- A recent decision from the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey is bad news for pot smokers in the state. In the case, State of New Jersey v. George A. Meyers, justices established that the smell of pot alone remains a viable reason for police...

In the United States, those who face criminal charges have the right to hire a criminal lawyer to construct a proper defense. The defense strategy you use can either help your case or harm it, and as a result, choosing the right defense is critical. The most appropriate strategy will...

Newark, NJ- Drug addiction is a problem that thousands of New Jersey's citizens grapple with and it's a problem that ripples throughout a community. Addiction can lead a person to commit crimes; the need for the next high often overrides an addict's sense of right and wrong, compelling him or...

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...