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• New Jersey Truck Driver Involved in Felony Gross Negligent Operation Case

  An article discusses the recent case of a truck driver from New Jersey who allegedly caused the death of three people. According to the report, the truck driver has pleaded guilty to the felony charge…

• Jersey City 16-Year-Old Sentenced as an Adult

  For a teenager to be sentenced as an adult is a serious matter which usually draws differing public opinion regarding whether justice has been served or if justice has gone too far. According to an…

• Chatham Church Janitor Charged with Parish Priest's Murder

  A heated topic of discussion lately has been the recent arrest of a Chatham church janitor who is accused of killing a parish priest whose body was found in the church rectory. Apparently, law enforcement…

• New Jersey's School Violence Awareness Week Hopes to Curb Juvenile Crime

  A recent shorenewstoday.com story discusses the recent success of Oakcrest High School’s participation in New Jersey’s School Violence Awareness week from October 19-23, 2009. As one of many schools that took part in the state-wide…

• "Fugitive Safe Surrender" Program to Begin in Newark

  It was announced in an nj.com report that a four-day “Fugitive Safe Surrender” program expects to welcome approximately 5,000 individuals with open criminal warrants (perhaps more even) at Bethany Baptist Church from November 4 through…

• Lawmakers Urging Pardon of Medical Marijuana User Who Suffers from MS

  According to an article from politickernj.com, New Jersey lawmakers are strongly advocating for the pardon of a medical marijuana user who turned to its consumption due to not being able to afford costly pharmaceutical drugs…

• New Jersey Law Still Applies on Halloween and Mischief Night

  For those that think that celebrating Mischief Night and Halloween translates to New Jersey law not applying, think again. Zero-tolerance policies will be at their height the day before Halloween, also known as Mischief Night,…

• Benefits of Drug Court Program Seen in Cape May County

  Based on a capemaycountyherald.com report, a recent Drug Court program graduation held on September 21, 2009 reflects how nonviolent offenders have a chance at successful rehabilitation. According to the article, three individuals graduated from the…

• Wrong Number Mishap Results in Drug Possession Arrest of Two Women in Salem County

  A recent article from nj.com reveals an interesting drug possession arrest that took place after two women dialed the wrong number--the police--when trying to arrange a cocaine pick-up. When the police received the call, a…

• Two Sides to One Man: Well-Known Chiropractor Sentenced for Sex Crimes

  The Internet has countless purposes and is used in practically every household on a daily basis. However, as a recent Internet sex crime demonstrates, what you do with your spare time on your private computer…