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What Is Criminal Mischief? April 29, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Vandalism or Criminal Mischief Charges in New Jersey In New Jersey, criminal mischief is basically the crime of vandalism, which involves illegally damaging another person’s property. Under N.J.S.A. § 2C:17-3, criminal mischief is legally defined as purposely, knowingly, and/or […]

How Does Drug Court Work in NJ? June 08, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Is Drug Court? Drugs and alcohol are significant factors in the commission of crimes. People suffer altered states of mind and poor judgment skills when under the influence of drugs and alcohol, causing them to […]

Common Mistakes in Police Report Writing June 21, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Could Happen if My Police Report is Poorly Written? Police reports are the backbone of the criminal justice system, as they lay the foundation for a criminal case. For this reason, police reports are considered legal […]

Carrying a Handgun Without a Permit in NJ May 27, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Permits to Carry Handguns | N.J.S. 2C:58-4 New Jersey Statute § 2C:58-4, a person should have a valid permit to carry a handgun, and a single permit covers all handguns that a permit holder has. […]

Can a Felon Get a U.S. Passport in NJ? May 31, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Who Is Ineligible for a Passport? Certain felons may be ineligible for a passport because of the type of offense they committed. Specifically, under 22 U.S. Code § 2714, a person convicted of a […]

Is It Illegal to Leave a Child in a Car in NJ? July 13, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC New Jersey Unattended Child Law Parents have a lot on their plates. Besides working and maintaining their homes, they must tend to their children day-in and day-out. Although rewarding, the life […]

What Happens if You Knowingly Infect Someone with HIV? July 21, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Can You Go to Jail for Giving Someone HIV? The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has had a long, deadly history here in the US. In today’s day and age, however, our advances in medicine […]

Shawn Harewood’s Retrial Begins | Safaree Samuels Robbery Case June 10, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Four years ago, rapper Safaree Samuels (Nicki Minaj’s ex-boyfriend who is best known for being a star on Love & Hip Hop) was robbed at gunpoint in Fort Lee. Samuels was on the way […]

Plea Bargains in Criminal Cases June 25, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain (also referred to as plea deals or negotiated pleas) is an option that defendants can take to avoid harsh penalties for a crime. Specifically, a plea deal is an agreement […]