NY vs. NJ – Gun Control Law

Yesterday, New York passed gun control legislation that is being characterized as the “toughest” in the nation. The legislation is called the “New York Safe Act.” The law includes a tougher assault weapons ban that broadens the definition of what constitutes an assault weapon, and limits the capacity of magazines to 7 bullets (down from… Continue Reading

“Telephonic” Stalking of Bergen County Female Results in Charges

A Brooklyn man who is alleged to have “telephonically” stalked a Bergen County female over the past several weeks was arrested and charged with Stalking and Harassment. According to a statement released by Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli, the defendant had no personal relationship with the victim. He surrendered to detectives of the Bergen County… Continue Reading

Montclair Domestic Incident Leads to Stabbing Death

A suspect was taken into custody yesterday (Sunday, January 13, 2013) following an early morning domestic incident that led to the stabbing death of a 47-year old Montclair man. Chief Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly indicated that the victim drove himself to Mountainside Hospital at approximately 4:45am and collapsed upon arrival from what appeared… Continue Reading

Rutherford Man Convicted for Trying to Bribe his way out of Passaic County Charges

A man from Rutherford, New Jersey was recently sentenced for a bribery conviction, after attempting to pay an undercover FBI informant in exchange for the dismissal of drug and weapons charges against him in Passaic County. 37-year-old Mahmud Hammad was initially charged with multiple drug and weapons-related offenses after being found in possession of marijuana,… Continue Reading