STATEMENT REGARDING STATE V. JOSEPH M. JAFFE DECIDED BY THE NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT ON DECEMBER 15, 2014 Mr. Jaffe and I are gratified by the New Jersey Supreme Court's opinion on Monday, December 15, 2014 permitting post-offense conduct as permissible argument on behalf of a criminal part defendant in the trial court at time of sentencing. The Supreme Court deserves enormous credit for having accepted Mr. Jaffe's Petition for Certification. The Court's opinion serves to vindicate the legal … [Read more...]

In the latest of questionable laws, pet owners in New Jersey are now required to restrain their pets when they ride in the vehicle. If a driver is caught with an unrestrained pet, they can now face fines of up to $1,000 per offense. While the purpose of the law may make sense, the actual legislation seems to be a reach. … [Read more...]

A former Dover police dispatcher faced serious charges and was left with a four year prison sentence and no question about the judge’s desire to make an example of him. The thirty-nine year old man worked for the department for six years, during which time he was accused of several offenses. He pled guilty to one. … [Read more...]

In a move unmatched by any other state, the Supreme Court of New Jersey has looked at piles of scientific evidence concerning the reliability of eyewitness testimony and developed procedures to minimize the disastrous effects of misidentification. According to the Innocence Project, 75% of all 254 DNA exonerees across the country were initially convicted on the basis of eyewitness testimony. 3 out of 5 of the New Jersey exonerations involved mistaken identifications as well. Because … [Read more...]

In regards to a stalking law that has been changed and changed again, the New Jersey Supreme Court took further actions to clarify what exactly must be present for a stalking charge to “stick”. They ruled the intentions of the defendant are inconsequential and that defendant doesn’t have to know or intend their actions to cause fear in order to be convicted of stalking. … [Read more...]

New police technology in New Jersey is being used to aggressively scan and track citizens, searching for criminal and civil violations. … [Read more...]

Newark officials are expected to clear several old warrants over a 4 day period this week in a program that is both fair and effective. Fugitive Safe Surrender is costing the state $100,000 but saving much more than that as it allows people to bring themselves in rather than waiting for law enforcement to come find them. … [Read more...]

Beginning about a month ago, white vans filled with volunteers and community officials took to the street in the late night and early morning hours. These “caravans” are intended to prevent crime by making their concern for safer neighborhoods known. … [Read more...]

Sixty three year old Roy Campbell has been a common feature of the affluent Glen Ridge area for the past five years. In those five years Campbell has given many rides to the residents and visitors here without charging a penny. … [Read more...]