Unlicensed Practice of Medicine, N.J.S.A. 2c:21-20

Palisades Park police recently charged a New Jersey barber with Unlicensed Practice of Medicine, N.J.S.A. 2c:21-20, per the news. Indeed, the North Jersey barbershop owner allegedly performed unlicensed laser surgery on a woman. To illustrate, the investigation began when the woman complained to local police. Additionally, authorities allege the procedure left her badly injured. Furthermore, the cops claim the barber’s botched laser treatment caused injuries, including scars, to the woman’s face and chin in November 2017. Moreover, authorities allege the barber was not a doctor and not licensed to provide the treatment. Consequently, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said he will face a charge for aggravated assault, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2c:12-1. In addition, they say he will face a charge for unlicensed practice of medicine and surgery, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2c:21-20. Read More

Controlled Dangerous Substances Near or On School Property, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-7

Hoboken cops recently charged a man while he was walking near a public housing complex with various offense. The cops approached the man because he allegedly had an arrest warrant for theft. But as the cops approached, the man walked away. Additionally, the cops claim he ignored their orders to stop. Furthermore, he allegedly ran from them. Moreover, when they caught him, he allegedly resisted handcuffs. Finally, they allegedly found a sandwich-type bag of marijuana and several Xanax pills without a valid prescription. Consequently, the cops charged him with marijuana possession and marijuana possession within 500 feet public housing. Additionally, the cops charged him with drug possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet public housing. Furthermore, they charged him with controlled dangerous substances near or on school property, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Finally, they charged him with defiant trespassing, bail jumping and resisting arrest. Read More

New Jersey Stolen Valor Act, N.J.S.A. 38A:14-5

Point Pleasant Borough cops recently charged a 22-year-old man with third degree forgery. Additionally, they charged him with third degree tampering with public records, fourth degree identity theft, and fourth degree stolen valor. Indeed, like many investigations, this one began with a complaint from a resident. According to the news, the Jersey Shore man pretended to be a member of the U.S military. Additionally, authorities allege he wanted to gain the trust of Point Pleasant parents as he pursued child care work. Furthermore, authorities claim he showed potential clients forged and fictitious documents. Moreover, they claim these documents purported to be the act of U.S. military officials. But the officials neither authorized nor knew of the documents. Finally, the documents allegedly required him to “complete family care hours as a requirement” of a military program. Read More

Possession as an Act, N.J.S.A. 2c:2-1(c)

Hoboken cops recently charged five young adults with various drug offenses, per the news. Indeed, the charges include drug possession and drug possession with intent to distribute, per nj dot com. It all began when the cops saw an illegally parked car. Additionally, the cops claim the vehicle was registered to an individual with a suspended license. But the news report does not indicate what made the position of the car illegal. Furthermore, although the vehicle apparently moved, the news omits that detail. Instead, the news indicates the cops stopped the vehicle two blocks from the illegal parking spot. While approaching the vehicle, the cops allegedly saw a cloud of smoke exit from the window. And apparently it was the driver’s window, but the news is ambiguous about that too. Moreover, the cops allegedly detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana inside the vehicle. Read more

Underage Driving While Intoxicated, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14

As the countdown continues this New Year’s Eve, do you know the penalties for underage driving while intoxicated? Hoboken cops recently charged a 20-year-old with various motor vehicle offenses, including underage DWI. But news reports indicate the driver’s alcotest results were under the legal limit. Nevertheless, the motor vehicle offenses included underage DWI, reckless driving, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle, wrong way on a one way, and unlicensed driver. More serious offenses included hindering apprehension, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, possession of CDS Paraphernalia, providing false identification, and underage consumption of alcohol. Read More

Hazing and Aggravated Hazing, N.J.S.A. 2c:40-3

Did you ever get carried away with a group of friends, and later on you felt completely misunderstood? Authorities charged four members of the Arthur P. Schalick High School wrestling team with various offenses, per the news. They filed charges against the juveniles for aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. Additionally, they filed charges for criminal restraint and conspiracy to commit criminal restraint. Furthermore, they filed charges for possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and conspiracy to possess a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Finally, they charged the wrestlers with unlawful possession of a weapon, conspiracy to unlawfully possess a weapon, and hazing. –

Conspiracy, N.J.S.A. 2c:5-2

A five month investigation in Hudson and Passaic counties resulted in a drug bust involving eight people, per the news. Indeed, the cops charged residents of North Bergen and Clifton on various drugs and weapon charges. Consequently, the charges against two include leading a narcotics trafficking network. Additionally, the charges include possession with the intent to distribute prescription legend drugs and possession of a prohibited device. As well, the charges include conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering. Furthermore, charges include unlawful possession of a weapon during commission of a drug offense, and unlawful possession of weapon. Also, the cocaine charge includes conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Moreover, marijuana charges include conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Read More

Why Hire a New Jersey DWI Attorney?

If you have wondered “why hire a New Jersey DWI attorney” after the cops charged you with DWI¹, Allowing DWI², or Refusal³, then read on. Recently an allegedly intoxicated driver ran an officer off the road, per the news. While traveling west on Route 57, a Manfield police officer swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle, per the news. Additionally, the oncoming car caused the officer to jump the curb. But news reports do not reveal what took place during the roadside investigation. Nevertheless, police claim the driver was under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, per the news. Additionally, the cops charged the motorist with possession of heroin, possession of a hypodermic needle, reckless driving, failure to maintain lanes, driving under the influence, and several equipment violations, according to police. Read More

Witness Tampering, N.J.S.A. 2c:28-5

Do you know the expression snitches get stitches? Contrary to street knowledge, however, New Jersey authorities want to combat witness tampering. Indeed, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) investigators recently charged a Deal police officer with witness tampering and other offenses. But MCPO did not elaborate on the accusations. Instead, the authorities claim the investigation is ongoing. Additionally, the defendant is a fourteen year veteran cop. But this credential did not curry favor with the charging authorities. Instead, the county cops charged the local cop with witness tampering, conspiracy to possess cocaine, and possession of marijuana. More specifically, the witness tampering complaint alleges conduct contrary to N.J.S.A. 2c:28-5a(1). To illustrate, this prohibits causing a witness to testify or inform falsely. Read More

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