Five college football players are among the 10 Rutgers University students who have been accused of committing serious criminal offenses that include armed robbery, burglary and aggravated assault. In the wake of the recent arrests of several Rutgers University students, including a number of football players, the school has come under a great deal of scrutiny. Now police have arrested…

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently announced that he will be running for President of the United States. Christie’s platform includes a plan to overhaul the country’s criminal justice system in the same way that he has changed the NJ criminal justice system. Nonviolent Drug Offenders in New Jersey Studies have shown that the recidivism rate for drug offenders in…

It was recently determined that Bill Cosby would not be subject to criminal charges stemming from an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in Atlantic City nearly 25 years ago. Cosby, the well-known comedian and entertainer, has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Dozens of women have come forward in recent months to allege that…

A criminal conviction can destroy a person’s life long after they’ve paid their debt to society. With a criminal record, an individual may find it difficult to secure a good job, apply for certain state licenses, get student loans or even get housing opportunities. A felony conviction can also have other long-term consequences, such as causing the survivor to lose…

Fourth of July is supposed to be a time of celebration, with Americans engaging in traditional celebrations that often include barbecues, pool parties and fireworks. It’s that last item – fireworks – that is making headlines in recent days as fireworks-related injury reports become national news. In Florida, professional football player Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated after…