Blog Posts in 2012
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'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign continues in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueBack in November we warned our readers about New Jersey law enforcement campaigns to reduce drunk driving even by asking fellow residents to report any possible violations they see. Those campaigns were in response to historic patterns around the Thanksgiving holiday week. In a statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign, local police departments across the state were at it ...Continue Reading -
Reverse mergers basis of SEC fraud charges against New Jersey man
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueRunning a business in the United States is complicated. Business owners have to follow laws and regulations set not only by state officials but ones enforced by federal agencies as well. These can be confusing to follow for even the savviest business owner, and in some instances the business decisions can even lead to accusations that a white collar crime has occurred. Take the complicated nature ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey man faces sexual assault charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWhen someone is accused of a crime, it is important that they understand their rights. Every person is allowed to defend themselves and has the right to a fair trial. If the person faces charges related to a sex crime in New Jersey, it might be especially important to form a rigorous defense. A man in New Jersey was accused earlier this week of sexual assaulting another person. Police say that the ...Continue Reading -
52 people charged in alleged New Jersey drug ring
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueAccording to reports, an eight-month long investigation is what led to the arrest of 41 people in Monmouth County. The county prosecutor announced the arrests earlier this week, charging 52 people involved in a multimillion-dollar heroin ring. The report said that 11 of the people that were charged have not yet been arrested. These charges are extremely serious. After eight months, an ...Continue Reading -
Four men arrested in New Jersey drug bust
Posted By Brickfield & DonahuePolice often investigate drug related crimes in hopes of finding out who might be dealing the drugs to certain geographic areas. Over the last month, police have arrested four people in the Bergen County and North Jersey area for drug dealing related charges. A report said the police also seized over $40,000 worth of cocaine during their arrests and subsequent investigations. Police searched some ...Continue Reading -
Man charged with sexual assault while working in New Jersey emergency room
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA man was arrested late last month for allegedly sexually assaulting two women. According to a report the man has been charged with one count of criminal sexual contact and one count of sexual assault in New Jersey. A news report says the man was accused of placing a woman's hand on his genitals and fondling another woman while he was a worker in an emergency room. These accusations are especially ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey police arrest, accuse man of kidnapping
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA man was arrested after police say he kidnapped a girl last month and took her to a home that the two had previously shared. The man and women were reportedly in a relationship and had participated in a religious ceremony not recognized by the State of New Jersey. The teenage girl had been living with her parents when she was reportedly taken. Police say she was taken against her will and the man ...Continue Reading -
Custodian arrested for filming New Jersey students, teachers
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueAuthorities have arrested a man that worked at a southern New Jersey school as a custodian. The man was arrested late last month, accused of placing eight cameras around the school and filming students and teachers, including in student changing areas. The man had to resign as chief custodian at the high school, and prosecutors say the man was in charge of the surveillance system at the school. He ...Continue Reading -
Two plead guilty to fraud charges in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueTwo men are now facing lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines after pleading guilty to fraud related charges. The men were accused of taking kickbacks for referrals and then not reporting income properly, totaling over $1 million combined. The men reportedly took $500 for each patient they referred for additional services outside of the services of their chiropractic businesses. The men were ...Continue Reading -
Man arrested for counterfeit computer products
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA man in New Jersey was arrested after New Jersey state police were tipped off about alleged fake Apple computer products being sold at bodegas in New Jersey. Police say Apple contacted them after finding out about the sale of products that might not have been authorized. When a person is arrested, they might not know what to do. Police might start asking questions and leave little time for a ...Continue Reading -
Cell phones present varying criminal defense, privacy questions
Posted By Brickfield & DonahuePeople across the country are becoming more mobile. With more mobile technology and the advancement of GPS technology and digital logs stored on phones, people's privacy is more at risk than ever. Now, judges and lawmakers are trying to figure out how cell phones should be handles in criminal cases. Should authorities be able to use evidence including data and GPS information from an accused ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey officials urge reporting of suspected drunk drivers
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueThanksgiving is just hours away. People across the country will be gathering with family and friends to celebrate everything that they are thankful for in their lives. During that celebration, some people might have a drink and then drive to a relative's house or drive home. Even if it is just one drink, some people might still find themselves spending Thanksgiving night behind bars. Authorities ...Continue Reading -
Man sentenced to probation in New Jersey for sexual assault
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA man from another state was sentenced to three years of probation last month after being convicted of sexual assault of a New Jersey girl. The man had stayed with the family in 2010, when authorities say he assaulted the girl. The man then returned to his home in California, where authorities were notified and he was arrested. Now, a year after the man was indicted, he is facing three years of ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey take note: Supreme Court sees dog-sniffing case
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueFor many New Jersey residents, dogs are pets, however, for man police officers, dogs are often regarded as employees of the department. An issue has made its way all the way to our nation's top court as it sparks much deliberation among state supreme courts and constitutionality: dogs sniffing out for drugs around and up close to our homes. This issue may seem trivial to some, but there have been ...Continue Reading -
Women admit to mail fraud in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueAccording to a report, two women have admitted to defrauding a charity in New Jersey. The report says that the woman worked for a company that was administering a program for donated medications. These medications were donated by a pharmaceutical company in order to help patients with HIV and cancer who could not afford medications on their own. Both woman were charged with conspiracy to commit ...Continue Reading
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