It is important to understand that a theft charge in New Jersey can range from a disorderly persons offense to an indictable crime of the second, third or fourth degree depending on the value of item in question. In addition, a theft which involves force is considered a robbery and in some cases, carjacking, if it involves a car or motor vehicle.
a theft charge in Pennsylvania can range from a summary offense to a much more common misdemeanor offense and even a felony charge in some cases!
Recently, Tierra Whack (aka Tierra Whack-Welton), a well- known rap music artist from Philadelphia was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after airport security discovered a loaded handgun during a security screening.
Racial profiling is an issue which a criminal defense attorney may sometimes need to address if he or she is representing a member of a minority group such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Native American person.
A handgun is obviously a dangerous piece of equipment, which unlike most household items is highly regulated and subject to many state and federal laws which include mandatory minimum state prison sentences in some cases.
Inevitable Discovery is an exception to the illegal search and seizure rule in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This was not Reid’s first offense, and he has a previous conviction in Pennsylvania for drunk driving in 2007, along with a prior simple assault and unlawful possession of firearm’s charge.
The holiday season unofficially kicks off with Halloween tonight! Kids across the country will be out and bringing home candy and other treats. There is never a reason to drink and drive but this evening, with the large number of children on the street and the World Series, police departments are taking extra precautions on many majors roads and highways with drunk driving checkpoints. Please be responsible!
Following their 29-7 loss, cameras captured Michigan State football players attacking a Michigan player along with another player.
Deaths involving opioids are actually decreasing, while deaths involving stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine are increasing.
