Everyone who trades stocks ordinarily does so based on a combination of luck, speculation, and knowledge about a company. To keep the playing field level, the government is increasingly regulating what is known as "insider trading."
The portrayals of the criminal justice system that most people see on television or in a movie usually end with the trial conviction of the accused; but in reality, if one is convicted of a state or federal crime in New Jersey or anywhere else, life does not fade to black and roll credits. Depending on what happened at the trial, it may be possible to appeal the trial court outcome.
The upcoming trial of a former governor and his wife on federal corruption charges highlights a common and sometimes controversial tactic used by prosecutors: testimony from witnesses who have been offered immunity from prosecution themselves.
A New Jersey rabbi was arrested in 2011, along with eight others, for the alleged kidnapping and beating of a man. The criminal charges involved an alleged conspiracy to convince an Israeli national to grant his wife a religious divorce under Jewish law.
Most of us should know that we increase the odds of being charged with a federal or state crime by not consulting a knowledgeable, skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney before speaking with prosecutors or their investigators. It's dangerous, because what you say can be used against you.
The stages of a criminal case as it proceeds through the legal system can be confusing for individuals who find themselves on the wrong end of legal charges for the first time. Though popular media has no shortage of stories set within the criminal justice system, these fictional depictions often leave out important details. When a substantial portion of your personal and professional future hangs in the balance, it's critical to have a complete and accurate understanding of the steps through which your criminal case will proceed.