Terroristic Threats During a State of Emergency, N.J.S.A. 2c:12-3

Did you know the Attorney General of New Jersey upped the ante for the state’s COVID-19 Coronavirus crackdown? Indeed, Gurbir Grewal has singled out six individuals for coronavirus threats to cops. And his office has charged four with Second Degree Terroristic Threats During a State of Emergency pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2c:12-3. Among them, a woman in Belleville. But a report from NJ dot com offers scant detail on what brought police into contact with this alleged offender. Instead, it begins with the conclusory opinion that she would likely only have faced charges for shoplifting, obstruction and resisting arrest. And seemingly for good measure the report throws in additional charges of aggravated assault on an officer, two counts of throwing bodily fluid at an officer, and terroristic threats during a state of emergency. Read More

Defense of Others, N.J.S.A. 2c:3-5

Recently Fair Lawn authorities charged a husband and wife after an alleged altercation involving road rage and another driver. News reports indicate problems began when the husband stopped his minivan in front of a compact car. After the drivers emerged from each vehicle, they exchanged words. Next, news reports claim the husband returned to his vehicle and got a golf club. Subsequently, he hit the other man in the head with it, per the news. Because the physical struggle continued, the wife also allegedly struck the man several times with club. Thus, some might view her actions as defense of others. Nevertheless, the cops charged the husband and wife with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Read More

Resisting Arrest, N.J.S.A. 2c:29-2

Do you remember the 1980s movie License to Drive starring Corey Haim and Corey Feldman? One unforgettable scene occurred when Haim failed his driving test. Helen Hanft confronted Haim with the bad news. In addition to one choice expletive, Hanft warned Haim, “God giveth and the D.M.V. taketh away!” Recently, a woman at the Bayonne Motor Vehicle Commission allegedly lost her temper caused by the long lines. And it seems this is something anyone who has ever visited an M.V.C. ought to relate to. After all, who hasn’t felt the urge to express dissatisfaction with the M.V.C.? Nevertheless, most people choose resisting these impulses. It might be because most adults know government bureaucrats delight in shirking personal responsibility, scapegoating, and passing the buck. Read More

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

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. –

Failure to Disperse, N.J.S.A. 2c:33-1(b)

If you like hair-raising stories, then read on. And if you like stories about bitch fights, then you will love this! It involves a woman in her thirties and three of Jersey City’s female cops. And these events resulted in charges for aggravated assault, obstruction, resisting arrest, bail-jumping, and failure to disperse, per the news.

According to the press, these events began to unfold when Jersey City cops responded to a car accident. While directing a large crowd away from the scene, however, cops got into a dispute with a woman. News reports allege this woman refused to release her grip on one officer’s hair. Read More

Falsifying or tampering with records, N.J.S.A. 2c:21-4

This week a former Piscataway policeman plead guilty to falsifying or tampering with records and simple assault, per the news. Originally the officer was charged with tampering with public records, falsifying and tampering with records, and assault. Indeed, the video demonstrates that while on duty, the 22-year law enforcement veteran hit a suspect in a police car. Subsequently, the officer allegedly filed false records with inaccurate information. Accordingly, prosecutors claimed the officer intended to hide the altercation. Consequently, the officer accepted a plea deal in exchange for a term of probation. Furthermore, he must forfeit his Read More

Throwing Bodily Fluid at Certain Law Enforcement Officers, N.J.S.A. 2c:12-13

Recently a man was sentenced for kicking a window and damaging the door frame in a New Jersey State Police cruiser, per nj dot com. Additionally, during the same incident which involved a DWI investigation, he tried to escape from the police. Furthermore, he tried to spit on the troopers at the hospital, according to a new release from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. Subsequently, a grand jury indicted the man on six charges, including Throwing Bodily Fluid at Law Enforcement Officers. Last November he plead guilty to all six counts. Consequently, on February 9, 2018, a judge sentenced him to five years New Jersey State Prison. Read More

Resisting Arrest and the Rise of #Resist

#Resist

This morning seven activists deployed a 70-ft by 35-ft banner that reads “RESIST” above the White House. This was call for YOU. #ResistOften pic.twitter.com/CVbr9VNZBu

— Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) January 26, 2017

Have you noticed #resist on social media? Unless you live under a rock, the answer should be an emphatic yes! Its rise in popularity appears to be a result of the election of Donald Trump. For example, after his first Muslim ban, #Resist and #TheResistance appeared in over 2.5 million tweets Read more

Obstructing Administration of Law, N.J.S.A. 2c:29-1

Failure to open the door resulted in charges for obstructing administration of law, aggravated assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest for a Jersey City man, per the news.

It all started when State Department of Children and Families (DCF) workers went to an apartment. They went based on an alleged domestic disturbance involving the children, per the news. But the man did not answer the door, so DCF workers called the police.
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