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Private Prisons vs. Federal Prisons
The U.S. Justice Department announced plans to phase out private prisons after reports of higher assault rates and lower safety standards.
Criminal Defense
45 articles (page 2 of 3) from Simon Law Group
A criminal charge in New Jersey -- from a disorderly-persons offense in municipal court to an indictable crime in the Superior Court -- implicates constitutional protections and carries real consequences for liberty and record. These articles explain how New Jersey's criminal process works, including bail reform, discovery, and common defenses, and how charges are graded. They offer general legal information, not a defense strategy for any specific case.
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Prosecutor Leaks Public Defender's Private Images: A 2016 Legal Ethics Breakdown
A California DA allegedly distributed intimate photos of a deputy public defender, raising serious prosecutorial ethics and privacy questions.
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High Beams, Handguns, and Unconstitutional Stops: What State v. Scriven Means for NJ
The NJ Supreme Court acquitted a man after police stopped his car for high beams.
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Jail Time for Consensual Sex with an Adult Student? NJ's Official Misconduct Laws Explained
Even consensual sex between a teacher and an adult student can lead to criminal charges in NJ.
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Can Sex Offenders Volunteer in Church Youth Groups? NJ Appellate Division Weighs In
The NJ Appellate Division ruled that Megan's Law doesn't automatically bar sex offenders from church youth programs.
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NJ Supreme Court Reverses Murder Conviction in Double Shooting Over Cross-Examination Rights
The NJ Supreme Court reversed a 2006 murder conviction, ruling the defendant couldn't cross-examine a key witness about a plea deal.
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Warrantless Vehicle Searches in NJ: What State v. Witt Means for Your Rights
In 2015, the NJ Supreme Court changed the rules for warrantless vehicle searches. Learn how State v.
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Sexual Assault Evidence Retention in New Jersey: The 5-Year Rule
New Jersey requires forensic evidence from sexual assault exams to be retained at least 5 years.
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Aggravated Sexual Assault Laws in New Jersey: Understanding N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2
Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree crime in NJ under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2. Learn about the elements, penalties.
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What you need to know about NJ Domestic Violence
Comprehensive guide to NJ domestic violence laws, restraining orders, and legal protections.
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NJ Criminal Law: Marital Privilege One Step Further
NJ recognizes a crime-fraud exception to marital privilege, so spouses cannot shield criminal communications. How this affects criminal cases.
|Britt Simon
Whistleblower Employment Law
NJ Supreme Court ruled employees may face prosecution for taking documents to support discrimination claims.
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Is Leaving Child in Car Child Abuse? NJ Courts Decide
NJ Supreme Court examined whether leaving a child unattended in a vehicle constitutes abuse or neglect.
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Rights During NJ Traffic Stop
NJ appeals court ruled police need reasonable suspicion of danger before ordering passengers out of vehicles.
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Traffic Violations: Even the Sheriff Doesn't Follow the Law
Law enforcement used stingray surveillance technology without proper warrants over 300 times.
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NJ Traffic Update: No Duty to Disclose Indictable Offense
NJ court ruled defense attorneys are not required to disclose when a client's conduct could constitute a more serious offense.
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NJ DUI Update: Failure to Provide BAC
NJ court ruled police do not have to immediately provide breath test results to DWI suspects.
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Family Law: Methadone Treatment While Pregnant not Child Abuse
NJ Supreme Court ruled mothers seeking supervised methadone treatment during pregnancy cannot be charged with child abuse.
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