A perceived gun violence epidemic has resulted in calls for tougher gun control legislation – even in New Jersey, which already has strict gun crime laws on the books. A recent mass shooting in Oregon has highlighted the problem of gun violence in areas throughout the United States. The tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon led to…

A person who is convicted of serious sex crimes in New Jersey is required to register as a sex offender. This is a consequence of Megan’s Law, which established a sex offender Internet registry and mandates that certain paroled sex offenders must register their residency with local authorities. The sex offender registration law also requires individuals convicted of certain sexual…

A new gun control law in California could influence gun laws throughout the country. California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law a bill that makes it easier for police officers, prosecutors and judges to seize a person’s weapons in certain circumstances. Specifically, the law grants authority to judges to determine that an individual who poses a threat of violence…

After more than a year of speculation about a number of rape allegations brought against famed entertainer and comedian Bill Cosby, it appears that he will have to answer at least one of the allegations in court. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office held a press conference on Dec. 30, 2015 and announced that it was filing criminal charges against…

Personal injury lawyer Jon Bramnick will be a featured speaker at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s (NJSBA) Town Hall Advocacy Program on Monday, March 7th at the New Jersey War Memorial in Trenton. The program will discuss extensive topics involving legislation including the legal process, the administrative process, the lobbying process, and most importantly, the ethical implications throughout every…