Monthly Archives: November 2010
Holiday Weekend Shoplifting Cases Expected to be High
Paramus Shoplifting Lawyers
With the economy bad and unemployment high, shoplifters are likely to be out in droves this weekend. As a result, shoplifting cases in Paramus, Livingston, Woodbridge, Elizabeth, Freehold, Stafford, Jackson and other towns where shoplifting cases are common are likely to be high. Our New Jersey shoplifting attorneys have found that early attorney involvement can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome of the case. With electronics always a favorite target of shoplifting defendants, it becomes easy for anyone to pick up felony charges. If you are charged with shoplifting in New Jersey and the value of the items allegedly taken is over $200, you will be facing felony charges. Even if the value is under $200, shoplifting charges are getting tougher to defend. For unknown reasons, courts around New Jersey are taking a tough line on shoplifting charges by preventing prosecutors from offering good plea bargains. Thus, it is more important than ever to get a shoplifting lawyer that will fight for you.
Keansburg Aggravated Assault Charges Against Several People
Keansburg Aggravated Assault Lawyers
Six people were injured, and they and six others have been charged as a result of a Thanksgiving Day brawl. The fight stemmed from an earlier altercation between two 18-year-old boys. Richard LeComte Sr., his sons Matthew and Richard Jr. and his 14-year-old daughter, confronted Lamar Shabazz at his home about what he said was Shabazz assaulting his son, Brian LeComte, according to police. Within minutes, Richard LeComte Jr. punched Shabazz and a melee ensued. Police said that when Shabazz got back into his home, he grabbed a carving knife began threatening the LeComte family. Police said that Richard LeComte Jr. used metal knuckles to punch several people in the face and head, causing injuries.
Richard LeComte Jr. of South Concourse, Aberdeen, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault; possession of a weapon, the metal knuckles; rioting; and disorderly conduct. Police said he was released after posting $85,000 bail. Richard LeComte Sr. and Matthew LeComte, both of Main Street, Keansburg, were charged with disorderly conduct and rioting, and were released in $2,500 bail each. Shabazz of Oakwood Place was charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and rioting.
Charged with disorderly conduct were Pamela Harbison, of Oakwood Place, and Anita Diaz, of Center Avenue in Keansburg; Latesha Harbison, of Trenton; and Jessica Harbison, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Four juveniles — members of the two families involved in the brawl — were charged with disorderly conduct, police said, and the state Division of Youth and Family Services were notified about their involvement. Also, officials will follow up on code violations at the Oakwood Place home where the group fought and the landlord of the property faces complaints for maintaining a nuisance at the address.
Source: APP.COM
Ocean Township Police issue over 60 tickets for consuming alcoholic beverages while under the legal
Ocean Township consuming alcoholic beverages while under the legal age on private property
Ocean Township police broke up another large party filled mostly with Monmouth University students. Police were originally called to the home for an assault complaint. When the police got there, there was no alleged victim. However, the patrolman did find a large party with over 60 people drinking who were under 21. As a result 61 tickets were issued.
story is here.
Tonacchio Law LC 