Being charged with driving under the influence requires a strong criminal defense. Sometimes a DUI charge is the result of an accident, while other times it may stem from a simple police stop. If a suspect was involved in a crash that caused injuries to another...
A Hackensack man and his mother were recently arrested after police executed a search warrant at their Passaic Street home on Aug. 7. The search resulted in drug charges and weapon charges against the 20-year-old man and a child endangerment charge against his...
Not all marriages work out, and life can become extremely difficult and emotional once divorce proceedings begin. Police claim that just such a situation recently led to the sexual assault and murder of a woman in Bergen County.Police arrested a New Milford man and...
When it comes to alcohol and driving, a momentary lapse in judgment can sometimes result in severe penalties. People who have been charged with DUI can best protect their own rights by turning to a legal advisor who can make sure the full burden of proof lies squarely...
Sometimes intoxication is a factor in sexual assault allegations. While there are certainly people who do take advantage of others who are intoxicated, some situations involve hazy recollections and false statements that lead to criminal charges. The fact of the...
When two men were prosecuted for a murder back in 1975, it only took the jury 12 minutes to deliberate and return guilty verdicts. This makes it sound like it was an open and shut case against these men, with overwhelming evidence that the two men were obviously and...
The city of Hackensack has invested tens of thousands of dollars to renovate local parks. This includes the installation of lighting at an artificial turf at one park and adding a refreshment stand at the clubhouse of another. Although the changes seem to have...
In an effort to minimize the number of juvenile crimes that take place in the Hackensack school district, a school police officer called a "school resource officer," was hired 24 years ago to patrol the halls of the Hackensack school system. Now that officer is...
Social media encompasses just about every aspect of modern life. A new website launched by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office is no exception. The site is called 'Facecrooks' and was created to alert members of the general public of individuals in the area who have...
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to second-degree racketeering charges after a drug-smuggling operation was discovered at the East Jersey State Prison. The man was convicted of smuggling drugs and cell-phones. Under the plea agreement, the state will recommend that...