Yearly Archives: 2017

When a relationship breaks down, tensions and emotions are high, and any instance of anger or frustration can be escalated to levels beyond sniping or arguments. It’s not always easy to communicate or interact in the middle of a divorce … Continued

Whether it’s commuting to and from work, running to the grocery store, heading to a friend’s house or going on vacation, most people are in their cars on a daily basis. The average person hits the road fairly often, but … Continued

If you’re caught in any kind of traffic violation, the typical result is points on your license. While it may not seem like a big deal, especially in comparison to criminal charges, with their fines, court fees, and potential jail … Continued

Stealing is wrong. It’s one of the first things you learn when you’re old enough to understand the concept. Taking someone else’s toys and crayons at the childhood level or escalating to property or money or vehicles in adulthood—we know … Continued

Facing a criminal charge, especially if it is your first one, can be daunting, and the effects of a criminal record loom while you wait for trial. For many people, a criminal conviction—even one for a minor infraction—can cost them … Continued

Bail is a central plot point in TV and movie crime dramas, but it’s always discussed in generic terms: “making bail,” “denied bail,” “the bail is excessively high,” etc. For the average viewer, it may not really matter, but if … Continued

In an overwhelming number of cases, teenagers commit crimes because they are bored or because they like the rush of breaking the law and doing something illegal. Often, young thrill-seekers don’t stop to think about the consequences of the laws … Continued

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives us the right to bear arms, but this right is a hot topic in today’s society. Gun ownership is the subject of heated debates, especially as the number of mass shootings continues … Continued

The responses for fight or flight are very deeply embedded in the human instinct, and sometimes, when we are faced with fear or danger, it’s easy to give in to the instinct to run away. The flight instinct can also … Continued

If you’ve been convicted of a crime in New Jersey, it’s likely that you were sentenced to time in jail, a probationary period, community service, or ordered to pay fines and make financial restitution. Depending on the nature of your … Continued