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7 Types of Fraud That Can Lead to Federal Charges November 30, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Generally, fraud involves falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting material information to cause a loss to another person or entity or unlawfully obtaining money, property, or other benefits. The federal government identifies various types of […]

Can Juveniles Be Tried as Adults in New Jersey? December 29, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC If your child has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, you know how stressful and worrisome this situation is as a parent. The idea of your child being adjudicated (or undergoing judgment […]

What Is the Hobbs Act? December 22, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC The Hobbs Act is a federal law that prohibits extortion or robbery by wrongful use of force or conspiracy to commit either crime used as a tactic to stop or delay commerce. Keep reading to learn more. Robbery […]

Is a Marijuana DWI Considered as Serious as an Alcohol-Related One? January 07, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC In popular culture, marijuana usage is often portrayed in a more casual light than taking hard drugs or drinking alcohol. Because of this, when people think of incidents involving someone driving while […]

What Are Grounds for Appealing an Excessive Sentence? January 21, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Late last year, a trial involving a 2019 truck wreck in Colorado made national news. According to CBS News, the accident involved a truck crashing into stopped traffic while traveling on Colorado’s Interstate 70 near […]

Probable Cause In New Jersey January 23, 2023 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Probable cause is a legal standard that is required for law enforcement to make an arrest, conduct a search, or seize property. In New Jersey, there are three components that must be met in order for probable cause […]

Prescription Drug Possession & Distribution February 18, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC According to N.J.S.A. § 2C:35-10.5, it is illegal for a person to knowingly possess or distribute prescription drugs without a legitimate prescription from a licensed practitioner. You can be accused of violating this law in connection with prescription […]

NJ Prostitution Charges February 03, 2023 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Prostitution is defined as engaging in sexual activity for money or other forms of payment. The crime can be charged as felonies, and depending on the circumstances, may be punished severely. If convicted, individuals could face jail time, fines, and […]

New Jersey Internet Sex Crimes February 28, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Is Watching Pornography a Crime? You can legally watch porn—if you do so in private. Because of a ruling made by the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division in 2019, it is a fourth-degree criminal offense to watch […]