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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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Paterson NJ Police Arrest Teens Accused of Distributing Child Pornography

Posted on February 4, 2017

Paterson NJ police recently arrested six minors who have been charged with child pornography distribution. The suspects include four boys and two girls. The youngest suspect is 13 years of age, while the oldest suspect is 16 years of age. All six suspects reside in Passaic County, New Jersey. According to law enforcement, the juvenile… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Sexual Offenses

Substitute Teacher Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Passaic County High School Students

Posted on February 3, 2017

A woman who used to teach at high schools in Passaic County NJ is headed to prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors and pleading guilty to child endangerment charges. The suspect is a 22-year-old woman who was employed as a substitute teacher at schools in the county, including Manchester Regional High School and Haledon… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Sexual Offenses

Bronx Man Sentenced to Prison for Heroin Distribution in Clifton, NJ

Posted on February 2, 2017

A New York man charged with heroin distribution in Clifton NJ is on his way to prison. The suspect, a 22-year-old resident of the Bronx in NY, was one of several people busted by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents on February 5, 2016. The DEA agents reportedly saw the suspects moving a large quantity of… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Drug Crimes

Paterson High School Teacher Loses Teaching License After Pleading Guilty to Child Abuse

Posted on February 1, 2017

An Essex County man who taught at a Paterson NJ high school was stripped of his teaching license after admitting to child abuse. The suspect lived in Montclair NJ and worked as a math teacher at East Side High School in Paterson, New Jersey. In 2014, he was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Sexual Offenses

Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Robbed Wayne NJ Macy s, Assaulted Guard

Posted on January 30, 2017

Police arrested a man accused of assaulting a security guard and committing a robbery at Macy s department store in Wayne, New Jersey. The suspect is a 47-year-old resident of Elmwood Park, NJ. According to law enforcement, he entered the Macy s around 1:00pm and attempted to steal a Breville coffee maker from the store.… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Theft, Forgery & Fraud Offenses
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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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