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Aggravated Assault & Weapons in Bayonne NJ
Criminal charges in New Jersey are often issued in conjuction, as opposed to isolation. Many crimes overlap, involving more than one violation of a statute in the NJ Criminal Code of Justice. For example, it is common for a person to be charged with aggravated assault and a weapons offense in connection with the same... Read More»
Jersey City Firefighters Will Now Carry Opioid Overdose Drugs
Countless New Jersey families have lost a loved one due to deadly overdoses from heroin and other opioid drugs like Oxycontin. One prescription medication, naloxone, is in high demand around the country for emergency treatment in opioid overdose and its lifesaving capabilities. While it cannot save every individual, it can greatly ... Read More»
Jersey City Seeks to Decriminalize Marijuana, NJ Attorney General Fires Back
Is marijuana legal in Jersey City? This question has been asked numerous times since Jersey City recently implemented a new policy intended to decriminalize marijuana in the city. Soon after the new policy was announced, the New Jersey Attorney General fired back, saying the move was beyond the jurisdiction of city leaders. On July ... Read More»
Jersey City Drug Charges Enhanced within 500 Feet of Public Property
In New Jersey, drug offenses are taken very seriously and if you are caught possessing or distributing drugs within 500 feet of certain public places, including parks and housing projects, or within 1,000 feet of school property, your sentence may be enhanced, if you are ultimately convicted. This means that your sentence may be more... Read More»
Gun Crime in Jersey City, New Jersey
If you’re facing charges for a gun crime in Jersey City, NJ, contact experienced gun defense lawyer William A. Proetta at (201) 793-8018 for immediate assistance. Although gun violence in Jersey City, NJ has declined by 27 percent since this same time last year, a recent increase of shootings in Jersey City has caused concern ... Read More»
How to File a Restraining Order in Hudson County NJ
A restraining order can be an effective tool to protect yourself from domestic violence in New Jersey. Contrary to what many people believe, you cannot get a restraining order in every circumstance where you fear for your safety. Under New Jersey law, you can only file a restraining order if you qualify as a victim... Read More»