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New Jersey man faces 800 years in prison for alleged fraud January 26, 2012 | By Brickfield & Donahue Crimes involving money typically carry harsh sentences, and with recent national scandals and the economic downturn, they are being even more carefully scrutinized. A New Jersey man will now stand trial next year for allegedly committing […]

Man charged for drunk driving after two-car accident in New Jersey January 31, 2012 | By Brickfield & Donahue Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man after a car crash. The accident happened in Morristown, New Jersey, and the man is accused of drunk driving. The man is now facing charges of assault by […]

Three New Jersey men face criminal charges for Freightliner theft February 02, 2012 | By Brickfield & Donahue The theft of a vehicle is a serious crime. Last week, New Jersey Police arrested and charged three men for allegedly stealing a semi-truck. Police say that the men stole the truck from the A C Fleet […]

DWI/DUI Patrols for Superbowl Sunday February 03, 2012 | By Brickfield & Donahue This is a big weekend for DWI/DUI in New Jersey for two reasons. First it is Super Bowl weekend and second our team, the New York Football Giants, are playing and will likely win the Super Bowl. It should be noted that […]

New Jersey Governor wants rehab for those convicted of drug crimes February 08, 2012 | By Brickfield & Donahue Many times, people convicted of drug crimes are just convicted of the crime of possessing or buying a certain drug. This means they are non-violent offenders. These non-violent people often take up a large percentage of […]

Can I Go on Vacation While on Probation in NJ? July 23, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC A conviction can result in a wide variety of punishments, including probation. There are several conditions a person must follow when sentenced to probation, such as travel restrictions. So, what happens when the […]

What Is Restitution? July 30, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC A conviction for a criminal offense—whether it’s a misdemeanor or felony—often results in jail time or imprisonment and fines. Additionally, the court can order the defendant to pay restitution to the victims of the alleged crime. While fines and restitution […]

Can Convicted Felons Vote in New Jersey? August 26, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC The United States is a democratic country that grants every citizen voting rights, enabling them to elect officials who represent their beliefs and vote in policies that benefit their lives. Next November, millions of Americans will […]

New Jersey Self-Defense Laws August 30, 2019 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC If you have been accused of violent crime such as assault or murder and you were protecting yourself or another person from unlawful use of force or imminent danger, you may claim self-defense to avoid being convicted. Every person […]