Criminal mischief as a felony in New York vs. Pennsylvania
McGregor is charged with a felony criminal mischief. In New York, unlike PA, felony and misdemeanors follow an alphabetic grading as opposed to numeric.
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Possession of Marijuana as a Felony – Florida & NJ vs. PA
In Pennsylvania, unlike Florida and New Jersey, the illegal possession of a controlled substance like marijuana, crack cocaine, heroin, or PCP is a misdemeanor
NFL Player Reuben Foster Pleads to a Gun Charge in CA
California, like New Jersey, is a may issue state, which doesnt have reciprocity with any other jurisdictions. Pennsylvania is a shall issue state.
Talking to police in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
The Cape May County Prosecutors office won’t pursue criminal charges against 20 year old Philadelphia resident Emily Weinman.
Underage Drinking & Possession of Alcohol in New Jersey
While it is a minor offense in New Jersey, it is, nevertheless, a criminal charge which will appear as a conviction on a persons record
AGGRAVATED VS SIMPLE ASSAULT- New Jersey – Protected Class
The recent Wildwood incident involving has led to a number of questions regarding the difference between aggravated assault and simple assault in New Jersey
Temporary vs. Final Restraining Orders in New Jersey
Like PA, a victim of domestic violence in New Jersey may file a complaint at any time. A temporary order is designed to immediately protect the victim
Drug Possession & New Jersey- Indictable v. Non-Indictable
The focus here is drug possession under Section 2C: 35-10 and not distributing drugs or narcotics under 2C: 35-5 of New Jerseys Criminal Code
The Presumption of Non-Licensure (Carry Permit)Gun Crimes
The prosecution, doesn’t need to produce evidence that you did not have a license to carry.
Illegal Drug & Narcotic Distribution Crimes in New Jersey
The Garden State like Pennsylvania, increases the penalties based on the weight and the tyep of the drug along with the type of drug or narcotics.