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…

New Jersey lawmakers recently passed a bill that will make it easier for criminal defendants to gain access to DNA testing that could potentially prove their innocence. A bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by the NJ Senate and the NJ Assembly in June, now heads to the desk of Gov. Chris Christie for final approval. Supporters of the bill hope…

The three-week-long manhunt for two escaped convicts in Upstate New York came to a dramatic conclusion recently when sole survivor David Sweat was shot twice by a state trooper. While recovering from the gunshot wounds in the hospital, Sweat began spilling the details of the escape, including the involvement of prison personnel. It’s difficult to say that things are looking…

NJ lawmakers are currently proposing a series of reforms that would change the way New Jersey’s juvenile offenders can be charged, prosecuted and confined. The measures seek to loosen restrictions and raise the age at which children in New Jersey can be tried as adults. Many parents have felt the pain of seeing their child, who may have committed a…