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Howell Man Pleads Guilty in Monmouth County Child Pornography Case

March 13, 2015
Ocean Twp. Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offenses

A man from Howell recently pleaded guilty to a variety of sexual offenses including aggravated sexual assault and multiple counts of endangering the welfare of a child, after an extensive investigation revealed videos and photographs of him committing illicit acts on a 2-year-old male victim. Detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office arrested 23-year-old Howell […]

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Winter Weather Brings Slip and Fall Injuries Caused by Ice and Snow

March 9, 2015
New Jersey Public Entities Enjoy Immunity For Negligent Removal Of Snow And Ice But Not For Dangerous Conditions Of Property

As we continue to navigate difficult winter weather conditions in New Jersey, the , it is important to be cautious and aware of the hazards that winter brings. Unfortunately, sometimes it is impossible to prevent an injury resulting from winter weather; in fact, at times, it may be the result of another person’s negligence or […]

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Brick Twp. Police Arrest Lakewood Man in Connection with Robbery, Stabbing

March 6, 2015
Monmouth County NJ Aggravated Assault Defense Lawyers

After an extensive investigation conducted by local authorities, who solicited public assistance in identifying the suspect associated with a recent robbery and stabbing at a Brick Township residence, officials arrested a man from Lakewood who is now facing a multitude of serious charges. A coordinated effort among officers from the Brick Township, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant Police Departments […]

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NJ’s Largest Domestic Violence Center to be Built in Monmouth County

March 5, 2015
NJ's Largest Domestic Violence Center to be Built in Monmouth County

A privately funded non-profit organization recently broke ground on a new facility for victims of domestic violence in Monmouth County that will become the largest shelter of its kind in New Jersey. On Tuesday, March 3rd, the organization, called 180 Turning Lives Around, held its official groundbreaking ceremony at the New Jersey Natural Gas headquarters in […]

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Lakewood Man Convicted in Monmouth County Child Pornography Case

March 2, 2015
Ocean Twp. Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offenses

A man from Lakewood, New Jersey was recently convicted on multiple charges related to the possession and distribution of child pornography after authorities uncovered explicit files, as well as evidence of file sharing on his computer. Lakewood resident Michael Miller, formerly of Keansburg, was convicted on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography in […]

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Tragic Fatal Car Accident Results in Death of a Jackson Twp. Girl

February 26, 2015
Tragic Fatal Car Accident Results in Death of a Jackson Twp. Girl

In a tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred in Ocean County recently, a 17-year-old young woman from Jackson Township sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased shortly thereafter. According to a statement released by Lieutenant Steve Laskiewicz of the Jackson Township Police Department, 17-year-old local resident Kaitlyn Henninger was involved in a two-vehicle collision on […]

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NJ Supreme Court to Consider Jury Trials for Multiple DWI Offenders

February 24, 2015
NJ Supreme Court to Consider Jury Trials for Multiple DWI Offenders

Currently, if you are charged with driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, this is considered a motor vehicle violation, as opposed to a criminal offense, and will be adjudicated as the local municipal court. Although current law does not entitle a defendant charged with DWI to have a trial by jury, we may soon see […]

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New Jersey Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Car Insurance Company

February 21, 2015
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Car Insurance Company

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co. in two significant cases involving plaintiffs who filed lawsuits against the automobile insurance company for compensation under their uninsured motorist policies. These extremely important rulings essentially provide insurance companies with the legal right to deny uninsured motorist benefits to individuals […]

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NJ Litigation Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy May Come to a Close

February 16, 2015
NJ Litigation Regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy May Come to a Close

Reports indicate that a potential mass tort litigation involving product liability in New Jersey may conclude without a single case tried to verdict and no disclosed resolutions wherein the plaintiffs recovered monetary compensation. Specifically, the issue at hand encompasses a multi-billion dollar nationwide series of cases involving women who were prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to […]

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NJ Turns its Attention to Potential Changes in DWI Law

February 13, 2015
NJ Turns its Attention to Potential Changes in DWI Law

Following the New Jersey State Senate’s passage of a new piece of legislation that may drastically effect sentencing for individuals convicted of certain DWI offenses, Governor Chris Christie will review and potentially sign the bill into law in the coming days. Currently, those convicted of a DWI for the first time in New Jersey are […]

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