SUPPOSEDLY BANNED, CHOKEHOLD STILL USED BY NYPDIn 1993, the New York Police Department publicly admonished its officers to refrain from using the popular "chokehold" to restrain suspects. However, in the aftermath of the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in...
NEW JERSEY PUSH FOR LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
Did Prohibition wipe out alcohol use? Not exactly. It DID make wealthy men out of criminals like Al Capone. New Jersey State Senator Nicholas Scutari said he intends to introduce legislation that would legalize marijuana. However, Governor Chris Christie is likely to...
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS–PEDESTRIAN INJURIES
The Common Types of Injuries Suffered in Pedestrian AccidentsThough collisions with pedestrians account for only about one in ten motor vehicle accidents, the consequences are far more likely to be serious or fatal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN NEW JERSEY–AN OVERVIEW
Understanding New Jersey's Drug Possession OffensesIn New Jersey, while law enforcement officers take a tough stance on the illegal use or possession of controlled substances, the charges and potential penalties can vary significantly. Some are disorderly persons...
New Jersey Drug Possession Laws–An Overview
Understanding New Jersey's Drug Possession OffensesIn New Jersey, while law enforcement officers take a tough stance on the illegal use or possession of controlled substances, the charges and potential penalties can vary significantly. Some are disorderly persons...
