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Parsippany Teacher Accused of Criminal Sexual Contact, Endangering the Welfare of a Child after Authorities Learn of Sexual Relationship with 16-Year-Old Male Student

Posted on July 20, 2013

Last month, a 32-year-old teacher at Parsippany Hills High School was arrested after authorities learned that she had allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male student. Jenna Leahey, who also serves as the coach of the school’s field hockey team, allegedly began exchanging sexually explicit text messages with the student in early… Continue Reading

NJ Supreme Court: Police Need Warrants to Track Cell Phones

Posted on July 18, 2013

In a 7-0 decision released today, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the State Constitution affords individuals a reasonable expectation of privacy in the location of their cellular telephones. The ruling came by way of an appeal by Defendant, Thomas Earls, who was indicted in 2006 by a Monmouth County Grand Jury on charges… Continue Reading

Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jason Kidd Pleads Guilty, Reaches Plea Deal in Drunk Driving (DWI) Case

Posted on July 18, 2013

This week, Jason Kidd, the former New York Knicks point guard and current Brooklyn Nets head coach, reached a plea agreement with NYC prosecutors in a drunk driving (DWI) case. In open court, Mr. Kidd stipulated that he was intoxicated during the early morning hours of July 15, 2012, when he crashed his car into… Continue Reading

Supreme Court Rules that It’s Okay for Police to Take DNA Samples from People Arrested for Serious Criminal Offenses

Posted on July 14, 2013

Last month, the United States Supreme Court endorsed the controversial police practice of taking DNA cheek swabs from persons who have been arrested for serious crimes likemurder, rape, assault, and burglary. The Court’s ruling supported a Maryland law that had come under scrutiny. The law in question allows DNA swabbing of people arrested for serious… Continue Reading

Police Arrest Man Suspected of Committing Nanny Cam Attack in Millburn

Posted on July 4, 2013

Police arrested the man suspected of committing a violent home invasion that was captured on a nanny cam and that garnered national media attention. Last week, a hidden camera in a Millburn home captured a man breaking in through the home’s front door and attacking a mother in front of her three-year-old daughter. The video… Continue Reading

If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you want a battle-tested, aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. Alissa D. Hascup will protect your rights and your freedom. She is highly skilled and incredibly motivated and puts clients first – always.

Please contact Ms. Hascup’s office today to request a free initial consultation about your criminal charges. She will review the facts of your case, answer your questions, and explain how she can best defend you.

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In Passaic County, including Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, Passaic, West Milford, Hawthorne, Little Falls, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Woodland Park, Wanaque, Totowa, North Haledon, Haledon, Bloomingdale, and Prospect Park, in Morris County, including Morristown, Parsippany, Denville, Randolph, Rockaway, Madison, Boonton, Dover, East Hanover, Montville, Lincoln Park, Pequannock, Butler, and Riverdale, in Essex County, including Newark, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville, Nutley, Maplewood, Millburn, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Fairfield, and Roseland.

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Alissa D. Hascup, Esq.