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I am pleased to announce that I am now affiliated with Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C.

Alissa D. Hascup, Esq.

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Passaic Man Accused of Forcing Victims into Sexual Slavery in North Carolina

Posted on July 31, 2017

A Passaic NJ man has been arrested and charged with sex crimes in North Carolina after he allegedly forced women to be his sex slaves. The suspect is a 36-year-old male who used to reside in Passaic, New Jersey. He was living in Cary, North Carolina when he allegedly used heroin to lure several female… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Sexual Offenses

Paterson Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Aggravated Manslaughter

Posted on July 31, 2017

A man from Paterson NJ is headed to prison for a very long time after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter charges in connection with the killing of two minors. The suspect is a Paterson man who shot and killed two kids in Paterson. According to Passaic County prosecutors, the suspect used a handgun to fire… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes

Paterson NJ Man Accused of Throwing Deadly Punch in Fight

Posted on July 27, 2017

Paterson NJ law enforcement arrested a local man who allegedly killed another man in a deadly fight at a bar. The suspect is a 34-year-old resident of Paterson, New Jersey. According to authorities, the suspect got into a heated verbal altercation with a 53-year-old Elizabeth NJ man at J&G Lounge & Liquors in Paterson, NJ.… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes

Paterson Woman Allegedly Attacks Car Belonging to Ex, Charged with Domestic Violence

Posted on July 20, 2017

A Paterson NJ woman was recently arrested and charged with domestic violence after she allegedly used a hammer to smash a car belonging to her ex-boyfriend. The suspect is a 31-year-old woman who lives in Paterson, New Jersey. According to Paterson authorities, the suspect became angry at her ex and went to his Paterson residence.… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Domestic Violence

Paterson Police Investigate Violent Shooting on City Street

Posted on July 17, 2017

Paterson New Jersey police are investigating a violent shooting that occurred during the early morning hours on a city street. The incident happened around 4:40 a.m. According to law enforcement officials with the Paterson Police Department, police got a report of gunshots fired in the area of East 28th Street and 15th Avenue in Paterson,… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
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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.

Ms. Hascup can be reached 24/7. For your convenience, she offers night and weekend appointments, as well as virtual appointments.

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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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Totowa, NJ 07512

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Parsippany, NJ 07054


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