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Being convicted of a crime in New Jersey can have lasting consequences, even after the court trial is over. Whether you’re found guilty of a minor offense or a serious crime, it’s important to understand the next steps, what penalties you might face, and how a criminal conviction can affect your future. This post will help you navigate what happens after a criminal conviction in New Jersey. If you’re facing criminal charges, consulting an experienced criminal defense attorney Jersey City can make a big difference in how your case is handled and what outcomes you might expect. 1. Sentencing Once you’re convicted, the next step is sentencing. This is when the judge decides what your punishment will be, based on the severity of the crime and any other factors like your criminal history. For most crimes in New Jersey, there are two primary types of sentencing: Incarceration: You may be sent to jail or prison, depending on the crime. Probation: You may…

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. This is not normal. It’s very unusual to see them [associates] take to LinkedIn to very specifically announce why they are leaving [and to denounce their firms.] The impression I’m getting is that it was a breach of trust between the associates and leadership… and the breach of trust can’t be solved. — Anna Sanders, Washington, D.C. recruiter and senior director at VOYlegal, in comments given to the American Lawyer, about the many very public associate resignations that the legal profession has seen during the Trump era. Sanders said that how firms have reacted to Trump “will have repercussions” on their recruiting, and that “[i]t appears to be a concern” for candidates whether a firm has made a deal with the president. Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please…

Demurrer Dismissal California Law    (…) We set forth the governing principles in Chiatello v. City & County of San Francisco (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 472, 480: “‘Because this case comes to us on a demurrer for failure to state a cause of action, we accept as true the well pleaded allegations in plaintiffs’ third amended complaint. “‘We treat the demurrer as admitting all material facts properly pleaded, but not contentions, deductions or conclusions of fact or law. [Citation.] We also consider matters which may be judicially noticed.’ [Citation.] Further, we give the complaint a reasonable interpretation, reading it as a whole and its parts in their context. [Citation.]”’ We likewise accept facts that are reasonably implied or may be inferred from the complaint’s express allegations.’ [Citations.] ‘“‘A demurrer tests the legal sufficiency of the complaint . .…

The federal government is trying to use Medicaid data to identify and deport immigrants. So EFF and our friends at EPIC and the Protect Democracy Project have filed an amicus brief asking a judge to block this dangerous violation of federal data privacy laws. Last month, the AP reported that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had disclosed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a vast trove of sensitive data obtained from states about people who obtain government-assisted health care. Medicaid is a federal program that funds health insurance for low-income people; it is partially funded and primarily managed by states. Some states, using their own funds, allow enrollment by non-citizens. HHS reportedly disclosed to DHS the Medicaid enrollee data from several of these states, including enrollee names, addresses, immigration status, and claims for health coverage. In response, California and 19 other states sued HHS and DHS. The states allege, among…

I’m attending the American Association of Law Librarians (AALL) Conference this week in Portland, Oregon. It’s one of my favorite conferences. Law librarians are, as a group, friendly, unassuming, and knowledgeable, as I have discussed before. I couldn’t help but wonder though as I roamed the exhibit hall and attended some of the sessions what the long-term impact AI will have on the role of the law librarian. The Role of the Librarian Consider the role of the law librarian. Librarians, especially law librarians, are knowledge managers and workers. They historically held the keys to knowledge and information: they knew where to find it, how to access it, and how to retrieve it. They are charged with managing the accumulated expertise of the profession to help solve legal problems. But now and increasingly in the future, those keys may be held by an AI platform. With natural language processing, anyone (everyone) can access any and all knowledge and…

In a recent decision that reinforces the importance of consistent policy enforcement, the Sixth Circuit upheld the dismissal of an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a nurse terminated from the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (the “VA Hospital”), against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”). The case, Barnes v. Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Case No. 24-3576, illustrates that even long-term employees with strong performance records can be lawfully disciplined—and ultimately terminated—when they violate clear workplace rules, even if their motivations are arguably well-intentioned. The decision offers valuable guidance for employers navigating the balance between employee empathy and operational discipline. Case Background Cynthia Barnes, a 64-year-old registered nurse, began working at the VA Hospital in 2015. By all accounts, her early performance was solid, and she maintained a positive reputation for several years. That changed in…

Two corrections officers at Mid-State Correctional Facility were granted additional time to consider plea deals in connection with the death of an inmate who was beaten to death at the facility. According to reports from CNY Central, the officers now have until August 15 to decide on their plea offers in Oneida County Court. This tragic case involves 15 officers total, including three sergeants, who were charged in connection with the inmate's death on March 1 at the facility. Two officers are facing the most serious charges of murder in the second degree, while others face manslaughter charges. Three corrections officers have already pleaded guilty to their crimes in this case, highlighting the severity of the allegations and the ongoing legal proceedings. Common Causes of Correctional Facility Deaths Inmate deaths in correctional facilities can occur due to various factors, and understanding these causes is crucial for preventing future tragedies: Excessive…

On June 30, 2025, tragedy struck on the US-101 Freeway in North Hollywood. Off-duty LAPD Deputy Marcos Pena Jr., just 31 years old, and a female passenger were fatally hit by a box truck after exiting their disabled SUV, which had come to a stop in a traffic lane for reasons still under investigation.  The impact of this crash reverberated far beyond the accident scene. It raised difficult questions about safety, accountability, and what legal protections exist for people in vulnerable moments – like being stranded on a freeway.  If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What are my rights if I’m hit while outside a vehicle on a freeway?”, here’s what you need to know.  Who Can Be Held Liable If Someone Is Hit After Exiting a Disabled Car? The answer depends on several factors, but in California, liability may fall on multiple parties, including:  The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian – especially if they were…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately stop using tabletop fire pits and similar products that burn alcohol or other liquid fuels in open containers. These products, which are often marketed as fire pots, portable fireplaces, or miniature indoor fire pits, pose serious fire and burn risks—including flame jetting and uncontrolled fires—when fuel is ignited or refilled. The alert follows a string of incidents involving these devices, which have been linked to two deaths and at least 60 burn injuries since 2019. At the heart of the hazard is a common design flaw: users are instructed to pour isopropyl alcohol or similar fuels directly into an open reservoir and then ignite them in the same space. This method violates ASTM F3363-19, a voluntary safety standard intended to prevent flame jetting and pool fires, where flames race across the surface of spilled or pooled liquid fuel. Flame jetting can…

Bedroom arrangements affect child custody decisions in several ways. For example, judges like setups that respect children’s needs for sleep, study, and personal space. Meanwhile, courts in Arlington Heights may be less likely to approve custody arrangements where teenage siblings of different genders share the same bedroom. Judges often consider children’s developmental appropriateness and emotional maturity. Even modest changes, such as privacy dividers, can show you are committed to your child’s well-being. Call The Law Offices of Roger W. Stelk at 847-506-7330 to discuss how your living situation could influence your custody case. Why Do Judges Consider Sleeping Arrangements in Custody Hearings? In Arlington Heights, there are about 2.41 persons per household, and children’s living conditions play a big role in their daily welfare. This is a major reason judges evaluate kids’ sleeping quarters and arrangements. Considerations include…

Shon Hopwood is a name that is often celebrated within the legal profession as a case of true criminal reform. In case you’re not familiar with him, Hopwood served more than a decade in federal prison for bank robbery but he went on to go to law school, and later became a professor at Georgetown Law, one of the most prestigious law schools in the country. Hopwood mentored Tiffany Trump during her time at Georgetown, and even assisted in the development of the First Step Act, a federal prison and sentencing reform bill that Trump signed into law during his first term, but things took a turn for him in 2023, when he was arrested and accused of some rather disturbing allegations of domestic violence. Hopwood — who is currently on leave from the law school — was recently convicted, and now stands to return to prison. The Washington Post has additional details: [Hopwood] was convicted Friday of assaulting his wife, ignoring a…

Key Takeaways: If you are injured as a result of the negligence of another person and pursue a claim or lawsuit for your injuries, your health insurance company may have a right to recover what they paid in health benefits from your settlement or verdict. In some instances, your attorney is required by law to hold the amount of a health insurance lien in escrow. Your final award may be reduced by the amount of the health insurance lien. Most people know that if you have suffered serious injuries because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a claim or a lawsuit and receive compensation. What many people don’t know, however, is that some, if not all, of the money you are awarded can be subject to a health insurance lien. What is a Health Insurance Lien? A health insurance lien in the context of a personal injury case is a security (financial) interest in your case held by your health insurance company. If a lien is placed on your case, it means that…

Dexcom has provided an update on its ongoing recall of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) receivers, which the FDA previously classified as Class I—the agency’s most serious recall category due to the risk of severe injury or death. The recall affects components of the Dexcom One, One+, G6, and G7 systems, including receivers used to alert patients when glucose levels are dangerously high or low. A defect involving the receiver’s speaker, attributed to faulty foam or assembly issues, may cause it to fail to sound alarms during critical glucose events. The FDA cited a nonconforming component as the root cause. Dexcom has received at least 112 complaints tied to the issue, with 56 reports of serious adverse events such as seizures, unconsciousness, and other symptoms possibly linked to missed alerts. Contact The Ammons Law Firm for Legal Help Involving Defective Products Contact The Ammons Law Firm today for a free consultation to discuss your case and learn…

Integra LifeSciences has issued a recall of its Codman cranial perforators after a product defect was linked to multiple patient injuries, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall was prompted by reports that the devices may break during procedures, potentially leaving fragments lodged in the skull or causing damage to brain tissue. The FDA stated that the malfunction has led to complications, including surgical delays, difficulty retrieving broken pieces, and bleeding. Ten injuries have been reported to be associated with the defect so far. Contact The Ammons Law Firm for Legal Help Involving Defective Products Contact The Ammons Law Firm today for a free consultation to discuss your case and learn more about your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by this defective product.   The post Integra LifeSciences Recalls Defective Cranial…

Authored by Boyi Wei Most frontier models today undergo some form of safety testing, including whether they can help adversaries launch costly cyberattacks. But many of these assessments overlook a critical factor: adversaries can adapt and modify models in ways that expand the risk far beyond the perceived safety profile that static evaluations capture.  At Princeton’s POLARIS Lab, we’ve studied how easily open-source or fine-tunable models can be manipulated to bypass safeguards. This flexibility means that model safety isn’t fixed: there is a “bubble” of risk defined by the degrees of freedom an adversary has to improve an agent. If a model provider offers fine-tuning APIs or allows repeated queries, it dramatically increases the attack surface. This is especially true when evaluating AI systems for risks related to their use in offensive cybersecurity attacks. In our recent research, Dynamic Risk Assessments for Offensive…

SUGAR LAND, Texas – According to Sugar Land police, two individuals were transported to a hospital following an 18-wheeler overturning. The semi-truck lost its load in the process. The incident took place at Crabb River Road near the Grand Parkway. The current conditions of the injured and the extent of their involvement in the incident have not been released. No further information is currently available. Those affected by this crash deserve answers and accountability from those at fault Although not enough details about this incident have been released to draw definitive conclusions, it is known that most roadway accidents are entirely avoidable. Yet, these preventable accidents continue to happen. To determine all the factors that contributed to this incident, we must look beyond the initial police report. Dashcam footage and the truck’s speed and braking data from the black box will provide important information about the events leading up to the crash.…

INDIANA — Centropneus SRL has announced a recall of 640 Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires, size 255/60R18 112V XL, due to a labeling issue that may increase the risk of a crash. According to information filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected tires do not display the required DOT certification symbol on the sidewall. The absence of this marking means the tires fail to meet the standards outlined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. Without the DOT symbol, the tires could be used in unapproved or unsafe applications, posing a safety risk. The recall applies only to the specific tire size and model identified. Contact The Ammons Law Firm if You Were Injured by a Defective Tire If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a defective tire, the Ammons Law Firm is here to help. Our dedicated, experienced tire defect lawyers understand the devastating impact of these tragic accidents on families, and we have…

INDIANAPOLIS —  A deadly crash involving a box truck and a bicyclist on the southwest side of the city occurred Friday afternoon. The incident happened at the intersection of Miller Street and South Lynhurst Drive. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the crash was fatal. Details about the cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not yet been released. Thoughts on Bicyclist and Semi-truck Accidents While we do not have enough information to draw any conclusions regarding this accident, one thing is for sure — pedal-cyclist deaths are on the rise. In 2021, 966 pedal cyclists were killed in traffic crashes compared to 738 in 2017 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Trained professionals must investigate this accident to determine if any wrongdoing occurred. Commercial trucks are responsible for being vigilant on the roadways for smaller vehicles and bicyclists. This means no distractions, obeying all speed limits, and adhering to all road…