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Recreational Cannabis Market to Be Established in NJ August 19, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC New Jersey Commission Approves Regulated Marijuana Marketplace On August 19, 2021, New Jersey’s cannabis regulators approved rules to set up the state’s recreational marijuana market. While recreational marijuana was officially legalized for adults ages 21+ […]

Sentencing for Multiple Offenses August 24, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC How Does Sentencing for Multiple Charges Work? Getting charged for multiple crimes is not just frightening — it can derail your livelihood. Charges are merely accusations and do not equate to a conviction. This is reassuring to know, although, […]

Common Fourth of July Crimes July 01, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Are Some Common Crimes Committed on July 4th? While the holiday weekend is a cause for celebration and many people will be gathering at barbecues and parties, the Fourth of July weekend can be dangerous. Certain crimes […]

What Is Mortgage Fraud? July 29, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Mortgage fraud is a federal offense that occurs when a homebuyer, seller, or lender lies about or omits important information in relation to a mortgage loan. Under federal law, a person who commits mortgage fraud can face up to […]

No License Suspension for Most First DUI Offenders in NJ September 08, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC As of December 1, 2019, most first-time DWI offenders in New Jersey will not have their driver’s licenses suspended. However, anyone who is convicted of drunk or drugged driving must install an ignition […]

Former NJ Youth Director Facing Child Porn Charges August 03, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Arnold DiBlasi was arrested and charged with possessing and distributing pornographic images of children; he also faces four counts of child endangerment charges. After a warrant was executed on July 26, DiBlasi was taken into […]

Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault in NJ September 22, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC There are two types of assault charges in New Jersey: simple assault and aggravated assault. As the names apply, simple assault is less harsh compared to aggravated assault. Simple Assault in New Jersey Generally, simple assault […]

Who Can See Expunged Records in New Jersey? August 19, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Unfortunately, after serving their time, paying the necessary fines, and trying to reintegrate into society, many convicted felons face employment discrimination and financial challenges after their release. Because of the societal consequences and/or discrimination, ex-offenders […]

New Jersey Courts Expunge Over 360,000 Marijuana Cases October 11, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC On September 16, 2021, the New Jersey Judiciary announced that the state has expunged over 362,000 marijuana cases since July 1 – with thousands more to come. The move comes months after the New Jersey […]