Commission: child porn sentencing too harsh in some cases February 28, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue Child pornography sentences may be unfair. That’s the conclusion of a study by the U.S. Sentencing Commission. On Wednesday, the commission asked Congress to amend the law to better sentence people for crimes they are found guilty of […]
Man accused of drunk driving after crash, fire March 05, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue A man was arrested after a crash that resulted in a fire. Police accused the man of drunk driving in New Jersey before crashing into a tractor-trailer. The truck was parked on the side of a highway, but it […]
Man arrested after allegedly texting wrong person to sell drugs March 08, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue A man was arrested in another state after police say he sent a text message to a 13-year-old boy, asking him if he wanted to buy drugs. The teen reportedly told a police officer at his school. […]
Supreme Court ruling on drug sniffing dogs presents many questions March 12, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue The Supreme Court took up a case that might affect everyone’s rights to privacy. The Court ruled that a positive alert by drug sniffing dogs could warrant a search on a person’s vehicle even if an officer […]
Tax refunds held up on fraud suspicion March 15, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue The state of New Jersey is allegedly withholding tax refunds for many residents because it wants to investigate them further among reports of growing tax refund fraud. According to a report, the state believes that many tax returns could be […]
Men arrested at New Jersey airport face serious charges March 20, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue Two men were arrested over the weekend for allegedly giving false bomb threats at Newark Liberty International Airport. Authorities often take these threats very seriously, and accusations of threats such as the ones in these cases should not […]
Man arrested in protest of bear hunt for third year March 22, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue A man in New Jersey was arrested late last year for protesting a bear hunt. The man has been arrested for protesting the hunt for the past three years, but he has said he will fight the […]
Man faces severe charges after New Jersey domestic dispute March 26, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue When a person is accused of a crime, they might also face public scrutiny because arrests often become public information and publicized through the media. Despite being considered innocent until proven guilty, many news reports treat people of […]
Five arrested in New Jersey on warrants March 29, 2013 | By Brickfield & Donahue When a person is arrested for a crime, no matter how severe the accusation might seem, it is important that they understand their rights. These rights can help ensure a person receives a fair trial, and police officers don’t abuse […]