Is a Disorderly Persons offense a crime in New Jersey? 
Joel Silberman Blog
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4d ago
No. In New Jersey a Disorderly Persons offense is not a crime. Rather, it is considered “quasi-criminal” in nature. Disorderly Persons offenses are generally prosecuted in one of New Jersey’s 500+ Municipal Courts. Unlike the Superior Courts, a defendant in Municipal Court does not have a right to a jury trial. In Municipal Court a... Read More ..read more
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State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge State Troopers Involved in Death in Custody at NJSP Bridgeton Station on July 9, 2023
Joel Silberman Blog
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1w ago
TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Daniel King, 30, of Millville, New Jersey, who died following an encounter with New Jersey State Police (NJSP) troopers on July 9, 2023. Mr. King’s death was investigated by the Office of... Read More ..read more
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Two Individuals Charged with Armed Robbery of U.S.P.S Mail Carrier
Joel Silberman Blog
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2w ago
NEWARK, N.J. – Two individuals were charged with the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Eddie Tyree James White, 26, of Delaware, and James Hammond-Smith, 26, of East Orange, New Jersey, are charged by complaint with one count of robbery of a mail carrier. White... Read More ..read more
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AG’s Office Investigating Death Following Police Encounter in Bayonne, N.J.
Joel Silberman Blog
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2w ago
TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating a death following a police encounter that occurred on September 16, 2024, in Bayonne, New Jersey. The identity of the decedent, an adult male, is not being released at this time. According to the preliminary investigation, at 12:18 a.m., after receiving a... Read More ..read more
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3 kids charged with school shooting threats. Multiple N.J. schools closed.
Joel Silberman Blog
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3w ago
Three juveniles have been arrested on charges they posted threats of school shootings on social media, leading multiple districts to cancel classes on Monday . A 15-year-old from the Mullica Hill section of Harrison, as well as one juvenile from Woodbury and another from Glassboro are charged for threats against multiple schools, Harrison police said.... Read More ..read more
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Massachusetts mother and daughter remembered as best friends as person of interest in their murder captured
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1M ago
A suspect has been caught as friends and family mourn the loss of a Massachusetts mother and daughter. According to police, on August 24th, 2024, at just after 1:00 p.m., Worcester Police officers were dispatched to a Main Street senior living apartment for a report of two deceased females inside. Officers arrived and found two... Read More ..read more
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What is an Indictment in New Jersey?
Joel Silberman Blog
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1M ago
An indictment in New Jersey is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime, typically a serious offense such as a felony. The indictment process is a key part of the criminal justice system, ensuring that there is enough evidence to bring someone to trial. Here’s how the indictment process works in New... Read More ..read more
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Two New York Men Admit Committing Three Gunpoint Robberies and Conspiring to Commit Additional Robberies
Joel Silberman Blog
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1M ago
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Brooklyn, New York, men admitted their roles in three gunpoint robberies of check cashing locations in different parts of New Jersey in 2021 and 2022, as well as conspiring to commit robberies in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Ramel Harris, 42, of Brooklyn,... Read More ..read more
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Four Individuals Charged in Connection with Armed Robbery of U.S. Postal Service Employee
Joel Silberman Blog
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2M ago
NEWARK, N.J. – Four Essex County, New Jersey, men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service employee, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Troy D. Corbett Jr., 28, Dyshawn Williams, 28, and Antwuan Brown, 24, all of Newark, are charged by complaint with conspiracy to commit Hobbs... Read More ..read more
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Essex County Man Sentenced to 440 Months in Prison for His Role in Three Murders in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Organization
Joel Silberman Blog
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2M ago
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man was sentenced to 440 months in prison for his role in three murders in furtherance of a large-scale narcotics enterprise, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Leevander Wade, 44, of East Orange, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on Feb. 22, 2024,... Read More ..read more
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