Blog Posts in January, 2014
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One driver in fatal collision faces criminal charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIf a person is arrested and charged, he or she is automatically entitled to a criminal defense. In New Jersey, and anywhere else in the United States, a person who is accused of criminal behavior is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Establishing a criminal defense is the only way for the suspect to protect his or her reputation and rights and to fight the charges. Recently, a head-on ...Continue Reading -
Leonia man face sex charges with minor, bail set at $500K
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIn Bergen County, New Jersey, a Leonia man has been recently accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. The alleged assault happened five years ago when the victim was 10-years-old. The suspect has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child, sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. The judge overseeing the case has set the man's bail at $500,000. The suspect will be arraigned in ...Continue Reading -
Alleged car theft accomplice arrested on drug charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIllegal drugs and other prohibited substances are known to impair a person's judgment. Due to their detrimental effects, numerous laws have been passed to ensure that drugs do not end up in the hands of individuals who use them for their own gain without any thought to the consequences. In New Jersey and anywhere else in the United States, people who are caught using or distributing drugs will be ...Continue Reading -
Loan solicitor faces fraud charges after approving a loan
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWhite collar crimes are federal crimes that are usually committed for financial gain. Fraudulent crimes such as embezzlement, mortgage fraud, bribery, Ponzi schemes and investment scams are some examples of white collar crimes. In New Jersey, a person who has been accused of fraud is prosecuted in federal court and conviction of the offense can result in incarceration, fines, probation and other ...Continue Reading -
Driver who crashes into tree and flees ends up facing DUI charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueDuring the recent storm that left the East Coast with subfreezing weather and a blanket of snow, a 37-year-old Denville Township man was charged with driving while intoxicated and several other criminal behaviors after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into a tree and fled the scene of the accident. An employee of the Department of Public Works who had been plowing the township's snow-covered roads ...Continue Reading -
Man faces sexual assault charges, bail set at $100,000
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueChild molestation, sexual solicitation through the internet and other sexual misconduct are all considered sex crimes. The state of New Jersey does not tolerate sex crimes and imposes tough fines and penalties to those who are convicted of the offenses . In Woodbury, New Jersey a 34-year-old man was charged with numerous counts of sex crimes ranging from sexual assault to endangering the welfare ...Continue Reading -
Three friends arrested simultaneously for DUI in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueThree friends in New Jersey are up to face the courts after police arrested them for driving under the influence. The chain of DUI arrests occurred when a woman called two other friends to fetch her from the police station. Police arrested the 34-year-old woman after an officer spotted her car swerving on Route 22 in Readington Township, N.J.. The policeman had her perform field sobriety tests, ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey police charge 4 women with drug possession charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueThe use of controlled substances is a serious issue across the United States. While drug possession can sometimes be treated as a minor offense, many folks in Bergen County, New Jersey, know that it has serious implications. Police recently arrested four women after allegedly smoking marijuana in a vehicle. An officer stopped the suspects' car because the license plate lights were not working. He ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey teenager faces DUI charges, put under suicide watch
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIn Bergen, New Jersey drunk driving is a serious safety risk that endangers the lives of people on the road. Because of its tragic outcome, most suspected of drunk driving have a tough time in court and once convicted, may face serious penalties. Authorities placed a 19-year-old man under suicide watch after his involvement in a fatal drunk driving accident in New Jersey. The early morning ...Continue Reading -
Jury indicts New Jersey man with multiple sex crimes
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIn New Jersey, people charged with sex crimes often face public scrutiny. Sex crimes carry negative connotations that many of those accused with such crimes often face hardships in gaining employment and joining social activities. In Union County, a grand jury indicted a 58-year-old man with multiple charges after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old victim and allegedly possessing and producing ...Continue Reading
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