Beyond the consequences of Megan's Law (registration with local authorities, Internet registration), those who are convicted of certain sex offenses in New Jersey face another onerous consequence, the special sentence of Community Supervision for Life (CSL).

On January 11, 2011, modifications to the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) took effect. The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the modifications "to provide guidance and assistance to jurisdictions in implementing the SORNA standards."

In 1994, the Registration and Community Notification Laws (RCNL), more commonly known as Megan's Law, was enacted in response to the public's demand for more information on the identity and residence of previously convicted sex offenders who are considered a possible threat to the safety of others in the community.

Allegations of sex crimes, even if totally unfounded, can haunt you for the rest of your life. Once an allegation has been made, you not only must face the criminal justice system, you unfortunately also may have to defend yourself in the court of public opinion.

Sponsored by state Senator Jim Whelan and others, Ricci's Law toughens the standards for mandatory installation of alcohol-detecting ignition interlock devices (IIDs) in the vehicles of those convicted of drunk driving in New Jersey.

Marijuana is undergoing a rapid public relations makeover. In the past few years, marijuana’s image as a street drug has morphed into that of a legitimate medicine, now legal for use in 14 states.

Summer, 2009 has been busy for DWI case law in the State of New Jersey.