New Jersey considers stiffer penalties for drunk driving

A bill currently making its way through the Assembly is designed to make New Jersey roads safer. The bill is designed to subject repeat drunk driving offenders to steeper penalties. The bill will increase punishment for persons convicted of DUI more than once in a 60 day period....
Posted On 20 Jun 2012
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Attempted murder investigation leads to drug charges for 24 people

What began as an attempted murder investigation in October last year has now turned into an apparent weapons, gang and drug sweep. Recently, there were 70 officers from law enforcement agencies spreading across four different counties, including Morris County, that took part in...
Posted On 17 Jun 2012
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Drug charges and arrest following reckless driving traffic stop in Parsippany

What initially started as a routine traffic stop for reckless driving resulted in drug charges issued by Parsippany Police. Reportedly, a police officer stopped a vehicle around 1:30 a.m. that had crossed over a double yellow line. As the officer approached the window of the...
Posted On 04 Jun 2012
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Marijuana allegations for 2 New Jersey teens

When New Jersey residents are accused of drug possession, there are a number of consequences one could face. Not only will one likely be arrested and formally charged with drug possession, but the penalties for conviction include possible time in jail, fines, probation and maybe...
Posted On 01 Jun 2012
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Drug possession charges and more for Parsippany man

Police supposedly received tips in April about an 18-year-old selling drugs. Police investigated the alleged drug possession crime, and then requested and received a search warrant for his home in Lake Hiawatha. At his home, New Jersey police reportedly found a black case...
Posted On 29 May 2012
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Police Investigate Beacon Hill Burglary in Denville

Denville, New Jersey, Burglar steals Parrot, stabs animal (Morris County) Denville Police, New Jersey, Police (Morris County), are investigating a burglary which occurred in Beacon Hill, in Denville Township, on May 15, 2012. http://www.johntierneylaw.com/Criminal-Defense/ They...
Posted On 24 May 2012
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Arrest made over death of New Jersey man shot and then burned in house

New Jersey residents are likely aware of a story that capture local headlines last year. In March 2011, a 59-year-old man was shot to death in his New Jersey home before it was set on fire. He was only identified because of dental records. Authorities have now arrested a man in...
Posted On 15 May 2012
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Heroin, cocaine and handgun seized during New Jersey drug deal

On Tuesday, April 24, detectives searched a 27-year-old’s home on Aldine Street in Newark after they claim they witnessed a drug deal. Two men, ages 43 and 49, supposedly approached the 27-year-old, who purportedly took items from a bag and exchanged them with the two men...
Posted On 08 May 2012
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Morris County man charged with wedding ring thefts

A Morris County, New Jersey, man has been charged with a crime after a purportedly lengthy crime spree centered on obtaining wedding rings. The man is facing several charges that include robbery, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, theft and weapons offenses. Being charged...
Posted On 05 May 2012
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New Jersey youths charged with smashing mail boxes

While no New Jersey parent wants it to happen, many parents often find themselves dealing with children who have gotten into some form of trouble. Often, this is due to the child simply being that, a child. Children’s brains are still developing and as such they can be...
Posted On 01 May 2012
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