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Archive for September, 2009

One lawyer gets a great deal for another lawyer

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 29, 2009

John Paragano, an attorney who is now living in Brick, originally was charged with aggravated assault on Dec. 4, 2007, against his wife, Diane Prior, who is a DJ at 103.5FM WKTU in New York City.  This week, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office agreed to amend the aggravated assault charge to a disorderly persons offense of simple assault.  This deal was worked out by his attorney, Brian Neary.

While the assault complaint was pending, he was charged a few months ago with violating a domestic violence restraining order by harassing Prior by allegedly posting a video of her on a MySpace Web page which I blogged about before. Paragano denied this both in court and on my blog.  He also  agreed (in a separate proceeding) to abstain from making any comments about Prior on any social networking sites. 

Luckily for Paragano, it seems like he could start putting all of this behind him. 

Story is here.

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New Website

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 26, 2009

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Ex-cop cannot be prosecuted for sex with cow

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 24, 2009

Imagine being this guy’s lawyer?  Former Moorestown police officer Robert Melia Jr. was charged last year with sexually assaulting three girls.  During the investigation, police allegedly found a video in his house that showed him sexually molesting cows in 2006.  There is no indication as to who held the camera.

Judge James Morley in Burlington dismissed the charges on Wednesday holding that the State did not present enough evidence to jurors that his alleged actions tormented the animals on a Southampton farm.  However, Judge Morley made clear that he doesn’t think the alleged action is OK.

The case mooves (sorry, couldn’t help it) on with Melia and former girlfriend Heather Lewis still charged with molesting the three girls.

Story is here.

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Union City High School teacher is charged with sexual contact with student

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 24, 2009

Gabriel Vasquez, a physical education teacher from Union City High School was charged with criminal sexual contact with a 16-year-old female student in his home.  Vasquez, 28 of North Bergen, was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child and official misconduct.  Since he was not charged with sexual assault, he is not alleged to have had sexual intercourse with the student. 

Vasquez is also an assistant football and lacrosse coach.  The victim’s mother contacted school officials after finding out about alleged crimes that occurred this month.  The school then noified the Union City police.  Oddly enough, the official misconduct charges may be the most serious charges that he faces.  My guess is that he will get a union attorney who will quickly plea him out to at the most, a 3 flat, but more likely probation with a small jail term.

Story is here.

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Ocean Township is party central!

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 18, 2009

What is up with Ocean Township.  It seems like every few months, there is a news article about a huge underage drinking bust.  Either Ocean Township is the new party central or the Ocean Township police are good out finding out about these parties and busting them. 

Summonses were issued to 38 adult partygoers, for violating a township ordinance that prohibits underage alcohol possession on private property. Police identified those party guests as:

Michael Criscuolo, 18, and Christina L. Schoff, 19, both of the Belford section of Middletown; Henry M. Okonski, 18, Megan E. Martinez, 18, Jillian M. Martinez, 18, and Michael J. Hart, 18, all of the Iselin section of Woodbridge; Nicole M. DeSantis, 18, of the Lincroft section of Middletown; Anthony M. Giannopoulos, 18, and Jessica L. Samson, 18, both of Cherry Hill; Devin M. Buck, 18, of Medford; Daria A. DeLuccia, 18, of Wayne; Nicholas M. Pagano, 19, of Hasbrouck Heights; Michael A. Keoah, 18, of Brightwaters, N.Y.; Brianna E. Petro, 18, of Virginia Beach, Va.; Bradley S. Henderson, 18, of Holmdel; Jaime I. Nicoletta, 19, Louis J. Licari, 19, and Veronica R. Moffitt, 19, all of Red Bank; Thomas M. Mullins, 19, of Rochelle Park; Kimberly A. Kullman, 18, of the Marlton section of Evesham; Michelle C. Burdi, 19, of Mountainside; Amanda L. Habib, 18, and Carly Pavelckak, 19, both of East Brunswick; Alison M. Nudo, 19, of Clark; John M. Bean, 19, of Middletown; Nicholas J. Delmar, 19, and Sean Candiloro, 18, both of Freehold; Travis Kiernan, 20, of Paramus; Mark V. Petrello, 18, of Carteret; Jenna R. Badulato, 18, of Haledon; Jonathan R. Delsterro, 20, of Bedminster; Nicole Andretta, 19, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone Township; Joseph R. Koenig, 18, of the Fords section of Woodbridge; Alexandra E. McClay, 18, of Woodbridge; Briana L. Bianchini, 18, of Yarmouth, Maine; Deanna P. Kreger, 18, of the Hewitt section of West Milford; and Christopher Balassone, 20, of Howell.

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Possession of certain prescription drugs, 2C:35-24

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 6, 2009

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!
2C:35-24. Possession of certain prescription drugs
A person who possesses a controlled dangerous substance that was prescribed or dispensed lawfully may possess it only in the container in which it was dispensed; except that the person may possess no more than a 10-day supply in other than the original container if the person produces, upon the request of a law enforcement officer, the name and address of the practitioner who prescribed the substance or the pharmacist who dispensed it. A person who violates this section is a disorderly person.
From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 2C:36-2

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 6, 2009

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:36-2. Use or possession with intent to use, disorderly persons offense
It shall be unlawful for any person to use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog in violation of the provisions of chapter 35 of this title. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2. 2C:36-3. Distribute, dispense or possession with intent to distribute or manufacture, crime of fourth degree It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute or dispense, or possess with intent to distribute or dispense, or manufacture with intent to distribute or dispense, drug paraphernalia, knowing that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog in violation of the provisions of chapter 35 of this title. Any person who violates this section commits a crime of the fourth degree. L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

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Delivering drug paraphernalia to person under 18 years of age, 2C:36-5

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 6, 2009

 
In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:36-5. Delivering drug paraphernalia to person under 18 years of age, crime of third degree Any person 18 years of age or over who violates N.J.S. 2C:36-3 by delivering drug paraphernalia to a person under 18 years of age commits a crime of the third degree.

From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

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Possession or distribution of hypodermic syringe or needle, 2C:36-6

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 6, 2009

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:36-6. Possession or distribution of hypodermic syringe or needle
a. Except as authorized by subsection b., c. or other law, it shall be unlawful for a person to have under his control or possess with intent to use a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle or any other instrument adapted for the use of a controlled dangerous substance or a controlled substance analog as defined in chapter 35 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes or to sell, furnish or give to any person such syringe, needle or instrument. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
b.A person is authorized to possess and use a hypodermic needle or hypodermic syringe if the person obtains the hypodermic syringe or hypodermic needle by a valid prescription issued by a licensed physician, dentist or veterinarian and uses it for its authorized purpose. No prescription for a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle or any other instrument adapted for the use of controlled dangerous substances by subcutaneous injections shall be valid for more than one year from the date of issuance. c.Subsection a. does not apply to a duly licensed physician, dentist, veterinarian, undertaker, nurse, podiatrist, registered pharmacist, or a hospital, sanitarium, clinical laboratory or any other medical institution, or a state or a governmental agency, or a regular dealer in medical, dental or surgical supplies, or a resident physician or intern of a hospital, sanitarium or other medical institution.

From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

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Imitation controlled dangerous substances; distribution, possession, 2C:35-11

Posted by whitecollarcrimenews on September 6, 2009

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:35-11 Imitation controlled dangerous substances; distribution, possession, manufacture, etc.; penalties
a. It is unlawful for any person to distribute or to possess or have under his control with intent to distribute any substance which is not a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog: (1) Upon the express or implied representation to the recipient that the substance is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; or (2) Upon the express or implied representation to the recipient that the substance is of such nature, appearance or effect that the recipient will be able to distribute or use the substance as a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; or (3) Under circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog. Any of the following shall constitute prima facie evidence of such circumstances: (a) The substance was packaged in a manner normally used for the unlawful distribution of controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance analogs. (b) The distribution or attempted distribution of the substance was accompanied by an exchange of or demand for money or other thing as consideration for the substance, and the value of the consideration exceeded the reasonable value of the substance. (c) The physical appearance of the substance is substantially the same as that of a specific controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.

b. It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, compound, encapsulate, package or imprint any substance which is not a controlled dangerous substance, controlled substance analog or any combination of such substances, other than a prescription drug, with the purpose that it resemble or duplicate the physical appearance of the finished form, package, label or imprint of a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.

From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

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