July 21, 2020

The son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, has died after a man posing as a FedEx employee shot and killed him at their New Brunswick home. The incident took place around 5:00pm on Sunday, July 19th after Salas’ son, Daniel Anderl, 20, opened the door for the supposed-delivery driver. The FBI have recently identified the shooter as Roy Den Hollander, a self-proclaimed “anti-feminist” lawyer who had previous interactions with Judge Salas. Learn more about this tragic incident below. What Happened Daniel, a student of Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. was home visiting when the incident occurred. Upon…

July 8, 2020

While the state of New Jersey pushes for the decriminalization of marijuana, it will continue to be an illegal offense for individuals under the age of 18. Whether New Jersey enacts decriminalization laws or makes marijuana legal, minors could still face significant charges if convicted of a drug crime. If your child is facing marijuana possession or intent to distribute charges, it is important to know what potential consequences they could face. Potential Marijuana Penalties for Juveniles in New Jersey Minors who are convicted with a marijuana drug charge in the state of New Jersey face the following:…

June 10, 2020

New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. If you are considering purchasing, possession, or selling firearms, it is important that you make yourself aware of New Jersey’s gun laws. Violating the state’s gun laws can lead to a criminal conviction that can carry serious penalties. Permit Requirements A person who wishes to sell, give, transfer, assign, dispose of, receive, purchase, or otherwise acquire a rifle or shotgun (except for an antique rifle or shotgun), must either be licensed as a dealer under New Jersey law or must possess a valid firearms purchaser identification permit .

May 27, 2020

Facing accusations of domestic violence is significant. If charged, you could be required to restrain from the individual, while also facing expensive legal fines and even jail time. Depending on the details of the case, the defendant could also face eviction and their child custody rights could be affected. If you are dealing with a claim of domestic violence, it is important to consider your defense options with a lawyer. Understanding New Jerseys’ Domestic Act The state of New Jersey implemented the Prevention of Domestic Act of 1991 in order to protect victims of domestic abuse from their spouses,…

May 26, 2020

While the United States is known for its freedom of speech laws, there are certain forms of speech that can be punishable by law. Speech that is considered to be a terroristic threat does not have the same protections as other forms of communication do. Terroristic threats are illegal in all 50 states. However, there might be some question as to what is considered a terroristic threat and what is not. Learn more below. What is a Terroristic Threat? Terroristic threats are threats to commit a crime that would lead to the injury or death of individuals. New Jersey…