A recent issue being addressed by New Jersey Law makers pertains to the mechanisms surrounding the current bail system in the state’s criminal process. The system as it exists today revolves primarily around money, with a specific amount set by a judge at a bail hearing for the defendant. In typical criminal cases, the judge… Continue Reading
Newark Man Convicted on Multiple Charges Sentenced to 40-year Prison Term
After being convicted on charges of carjacking, robbery, criminal restraint, and aggravated criminal sexual contact in April, a Newark man was recently sentenced to a 40-year term of incarceration in Essex County Superior Court. This sentence stems from charges brought against 24-year-old Newark resident Isaiah L. Greene in connection with an incident that occurred in… Continue Reading
Super Bowl 2014 Expected to Prompt Spike in Prostitution Crimes
This year’s Super Bowl has brought more than just football fans to New Jersey, compelling a statewide increase in awareness of the sex trafficking industry, which has been a focus of the event for a number of years. Whether or not the Super Bowl is actually what U.S. Senator’s wife Cindy McCain deemed “the largest… Continue Reading
Paterson Man Arrested for Drugs and Weapons Offenses after Police Pursuit Ends in Car Crash
Officers from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office recently pursued a driver during a car chase in Paterson, New Jersey, which ultimately resulted in the man crashing his vehicle into a building and subsequently being charged with drugs and weapons offenses. According to Richard H. Berdnik, Sheriff of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, officers witnessed a… Continue Reading
New Bill Allows for Community Service in Lieu of Fines, Jail Time
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Governor Christie signed several pieces of legislation remaining from the prior 2012-2013, legislative session. Among these was Bill A-3254, which amends N.J.S.A. 2B:12-23.1, a statute governing “Penalties Payable in Installments; Alternative Penalties.” The recently signed legislation adds language which allows Municipal Court Judges to order those convicted of criminal offenses… Continue Reading
