Often, divorce is looked at from the perspective that one party wins and the other loses badly. However, this is not necessarily always the case, nor is it always the ideal situation for either spouse. Reducing conflict can be in the best interests of all parties,...
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from an illegal search and seizure. However, it applies to searches where you have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the possession or place searched. If there is no such reasonable expectation of...
In New Jersey, minors are legally considered children until turning 18. This means that a teenager will not be able to sign a legally binding contract or engage in any activities that require a parent's permission without obtaining their consent. This can be very...
People who have been convicted of a crime will sometimes be sentenced to probation. This program enables them to remain in the community, but they are under the supervision of an officer. There are many conditions that they must meet in order to remain in good...
When people get arrested in New Jersey, law enforcement officers need to convince prosecutors that they can bring charges against the individuals under arrest or release them. When the state does bring charges, they typically do so at a formal hearing. Individuals...
Your battle with addiction may negatively affect many different parts of your life. From the toll it can take on personal relationships to the impact an arrest and conviction have on job prospects, addiction can haunt you for many years. Those who have faced criminal...
Violating probation is a serious offense. If you violate probation, you could end up back in court in front of a judge who may determine if you need to serve another jail term or pay steep fines for your actions. Probation violations happen when you break the terms...
There's no two ways about it — divorce is hard on children. But that does not mean that parents should remain locked in a loveless marriage until their children have left the nest. Many children of divorce admit that the peace of a post-divorce life devoid of fights...
Theft crimes are some of the most common offenses, but quite a few people don't really understand the different kinds of theft laws in New Jersey. While most people realize that retail fraud is effectively shoplifting, which is a form of theft conducted inside a...
You may have heard that memories can change over time, and it's true. However, studies have revealed that the problem can go much farther than that. In reality, people often suffer from "false memories." Essentially, though they feel convinced that what they remember...
