Blog Posts in January, 2012
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Man charged for drunk driving after two-car accident in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahuePolice have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man after a car crash. The accident happened in Morristown, New Jersey, and the man is accused of drunk driving. The man is now facing charges of assault by an automobile, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. Police say the man's Mini Cooper rear-ended a Nissan four door vehicle. The car the man allegedly hit ended up in the median, and the ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey man faces 800 years in prison for alleged fraud
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueCrimes involving money typically carry harsh sentences, and with recent national scandals and the economic downturn, they are being even more carefully scrutinized. A New Jersey man will now stand trial next year for allegedly committing fraud. He is accused of starting a $200 million Ponzi scheme. The man could face 800 years in prison and $11 million in fines if the court finds him guilty on all ...Continue Reading -
Man arrested in New Jersey courthouse for drug charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA man making an appearance in court today was arrested unexpectedly. He went to a courthouse in New Jersey and was arrested on drug charges, unrelated to the reason for his appearance. He now remains in jail and his bail was set at $300,000. The charges he is facing are extremely serious. He must now work to form a criminal defense against charges of possession of cocaine over five ounces with ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey truck driver is accused of sexually assaulting a minor
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueNew Jersey law encompasses harsh penalties for convicted sex offenders. If you are found guilty of a sex crime, your consequences include sex offender registration and incarceration. Depending on the nature of the offense, members of the public may be able to view your criminal history. For example, your employers could potentially see information regarding the criminal incident. Furthermore, some ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey equipment rental company owner charged with fraud
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA Bergen County business owner is being accused of fraud. The 75-year-old New Jersey man has been charged with fraud for allegedly taking deposits from customers for equipment rental orders and then never delivering the equipment. These accusations should be taken very seriously. Accusations of a person's business and accusing a man that has been doing business for a long time can have devastating ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey appeals court: DUI test can be conducted on suspicion
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueSuspicion might be good enough to justify a police officer asking a driver to submit to a sobriety test. The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has ruled late last month that police officers do not need probable cause to ask a driver to submit to a road side test for driving while intoxicated. After being pulled over for noise and window tint violations last summer, a New ...Continue Reading -
Former New Jersey firefighter charged with drug crimes
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA former New Jersey firefighter was arrested Monday and is now facing some pretty serious charges. Police say they stopped the man after receiving a tip that he had participated in a drug deal. These charges can be extremely damaging, even before a person receives a fair trial. Becausedrug charges in New Jersey are so severe, it is important that people understand their rights if they are ever ...Continue Reading
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