Municipal Ordinance Violation vs. Disorderly Person Offense In New Jersey
While disorderly offenses are far less serious than indictable crimes, they are nevertheless criminal offenses.
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Child Endangerment – Felony or Misdemeanor Charge in Pennsylvania
A child endangerment charge is extremely serious because they not only subject the person to a possible jail sentence, state prison, and an extended period of probation
Pennsylvania Mandatory Business Shutdown – Criminal Charges, Fines or Just Warnings?
A person is guilty of obstruction where he or she intentionally obstructs, impairs, or prevents the administration of law or other governmental function by force, violence, physical interference, or obstacle.
Not Wearing A Face Mask & Criminal Charges – How Serious Is It?
Not wearing a face mask or intentionally disregarding the social distancing requirements now falls under Pennsylvania’s crimes code. Disorderly conduct is a
Criminal Charges For Not Wearing COVID Face Masks
These cases will become more common as residents who refuse to accept the temporary “new normal” attempt to enter grocery stores despite Governor Murphy’s order
Social Distancing – How It Temporarily Changes Our Rights & What Could Happen
A gathering by itself allows police to investigate the group meeting and possibly even issue a citation.
Emergency Bail and Detainer Petitions – COVID-19, Jail & The Constitution
Medical experts have classified jail facilities as “ticking time bombs” for disease. There is strong constitutional ground for release under the 8th Amendment
COVID-19, REDUCED BAIL & LIFTING PROBATION DETAINERS FOR MEDICAL REASONS
Confinement in a county, state, or federal facility often create the ideal environment for the transmission of contagious diseases like COVID-19.
Staying out of trouble this Saint Patrick’s Day
The corona virus outbreak will make this Saint Patrick’s week very different but many will still find a way to celebrate it.
Common Questions About Protection From Abuse (PFA)
A PFA and an FRO aren’t criminal prosecutions but a criminal case can develop from them in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.