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How Drunk Is Too Drunk to Consent to Sex? January 29, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC People who attend bars, nightclubs, and college parties are more than likely to have a drink or two. Or three or four. The point is, it is not surprising that these attendees typically go […]

Is Spanking Considered Child Abuse? February 04, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Examples of Child Abuse You may have been spanked as a child, but can you spank your own child these days? Over the years, spanking has become a less common form of discipline among US parents. However, that […]

Recreational Marijuana Is Now Legal in New Jersey March 05, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Recreational Marijuana Legalized In NJ: What It Means for You On February 22, 2021, New Jersey made history as Governor Phil Murphy signed three cannabis reform bills into law. These bills legalize and regulate adult-use […]

COVID-19 Brings Increase in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes March 16, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Increasing During Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic brought more than a virus into our nation. It also brought a wave of anti-Asian hate crimes in populous US cities, such as the Bay Area, New […]

What to Do at a DUI Checkpoint April 05, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC How Do You Handle a DUI Checkpoint? Sobriety checkpoints function to help detect and arrest drunk drivers while deterring other drivers from committing DUI. The perceived risk of arrest has a strong influence on people’s decisions, […]

New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana April 12, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Cannabis Laws in New Jersey vs. New York: Know the Difference As of March 31, 2021, New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21+. This is significant, as pot smokers could face […]

Can You Go to Jail for Accidentally Starting a Fire? May 11, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Is Accidental Fire a Crime? The data below demonstrates how dangerous and widespread fires can be in New Jersey and nationwide. For this reason, people who start fires could be charged with arson […]

Probation Violations in New Jersey March 31, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Probation vs. Parole: What’s the Difference? Parole is a supervised early release from prison for those who were sentenced to jail or prison time. Probation is an alternative to imprisonment, and defendants sentenced to probation do not serve […]

Fake IDs & Underage Drinking in NJ April 27, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Happens If You Get Caught with a Fake ID? Underage teens may obtain and use fake IDs to buy alcohol. However, it is not only illegal to consume alcohol when you are underage, but it […]