There are a number of different crimes that involve the theft of personal property, including larceny, robbery, false pretenses, embezzlement, and other offenses. When determining the level of severity of theft crimes in New Jersey, certain factors are evaluated by law enforcement and judges. Value of the property stolen The value of the property stolen […]
When people in New Jersey face criminal charges, they may come up against even more problems in the courtroom. According to researchers, many of the psychological, IQ and other evaluation tests taken into account by courts may have little scientific basis, if any. These tests can have an influence on how juries and judges evaluate […]
When you come in contact with the police, do you feel confident that you know how to handle yourself? Whether it’s a traffic stop or an officer at the door, you want to know how to talk to them. First and foremost, remember that you often have a right to remain silent. Even if they’re arresting […]
The reason that we feel anger is because it’s a natural response. When you feel threatened in some way, anger powers an aggressive and often selfish mindset. For most people, this is a common response even to a mild issue — like getting stuck in a traffic jam on the way to work. The problem […]
It seems that, all too often, police officers rush to take aggressive action to resolve a situation. They see everything as a conflict. They may even escalate tensions as they try to get people to comply. This is the wrong approach, some experts claim, saying that officers should focus instead on de-escalation. They should try to […]
A man from New Jersey passed away by suicide on the very day he was supposed to be graduating from Boston College. Now his girlfriend has been accused of manslaughter and linked to the death. According to reports, the young woman was allegedly very controlling, and she was “physically, verbally and psychologically abusive” to the […]
When police officers react to a situation, it happens in a split second. They make quick decisions that can have a lasting impact. For instance, if the police react too aggressively, the situation could escalate to one of stark police brutality. When considering the engagement after the fact, even the officer may agree that it […]
Wondering how likely a police officer is to use excessive force? One way to find out is just to look at the other officers that he or she works with. According to a new study, which focused on officers in Chicago but could apply all over the United States, the behavior of one officer drastically […]
You may understand that New Jersey police and law enforcement across the country must at times use force to do their jobs. It may be important to quickly subdue those who are a danger to themselves or others, and it is sometimes necessary to overpower someone who is trying to get away from a lawful […]
