Mischief Night is a quasi-holiday observed by many children and teens across New Jersey on October 30, the night before Halloween. On Mischief Night, young people will often engage in mostly harmless pranks, like ringing doorbells and running away, throwing rolls of toilet paper, and smashing pumpkins. Unfortunately, some young people choose to escalate the scope or destructive nature of…

Under New Jersey law, there are four major kinds of weapons offenses: possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession by a person not to possess weapons. Learn more about the penalties associated with each of these below.  Prohibited Weapons New Jersey law prohibits possession of certain kinds…

If you are accused of violating a restraining order that has been taken out against you in New Jersey, you should be aware that the penalties can be particularly severe, often including jail or prison time. In New Jersey, simply violating the terms of a restraining order is itself considered a criminal offense that can lead to prosecution and a…

The son of U.S. District Court Judge, Esther Salas, has died after he was shot at her New Brunswick home on Sunday, July 19th. Daniel Anderl and his father Mark Anderl were both shot after one of them opened the front door for a man who was dressed as a FedEx delivery driver. Mark Anderl, 63, is a well-known criminal…

After getting arrested, many first time offenders will understandably want to know what options are available to them. When your freedom is at stake, nothing is more important. As such, New Jersey offers what’s known as a pre-trial intervention program. Learn more about this program, including who is eligible below.  What is the Pre-Trial Intervention Program? The pre-trial intervention program,…