On April 1, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law targeting organized retail theft in New Jersey. The new legislation is designed to address the increasing number of organized shoplifting rings by imposing stricter penalties and introducing measures aimed at enhancing ...

Reaching out for help as a domestic violence victim is a difficult, emotional step for anyone. However, navigating domestic violence can be especially frightening for undocumented immigrants, due to fears about their immigration status and consequences like deportation.  ...

New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and there are a variety of laws that allow the courts or law enforcement to seize weapons and force firearms forfeiture. Whether one has been accused of domestic violence, has a restraining order entered against t ...

In New York, it is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of drugs or to be in possession of illegal drugs. The consequences for drug-related violations in a vehicle can include hefty fines, a potential jail sentence, and the loss of your driving privileges, such a ...

In recent news, Target has allegedly been  cracking down on their shoplifting regulations because of its harm to their profit margins. The company reduced the value of what shoplifters can steal before employees can intervene, from $100 to $50. According to a Bloomberg repo ...

In New Jersey, you must obtain a Firearm Identification Card (FID) to purchase a shotgun or rifle, and obtain a permit to purchase a handgun. There are some types of guns that cannot legally be purchased, and an FID or handgun permit can be denied.  The FID or handgun p ...