That stranger knocking on your door might not just be a harmless door-to-door salesman.   Three people in Middletown, Conn., just blocks away from Wesleyan University, recently became the victims of a horrible attack after they simply opened the door to their apartment to the wrong people.   Th...

The holidays are always stressful. Between overspending, full social calendars, and time spent inside with close family, it's often a recipe for disaster when tempers flare. According to DVACT-PAI, an international domestic violence relief organization, the increase in access to alcohol, financia...

In January 2024, Cabral Simpson, a real estate investor from Orange, New Jersey, was sentenced in a mortgage scheme that defrauded lenders and the government of more than $1 million. Simpson, 47, received a sentence equivalent to time already served (20 months) after pleading guilty to Count One ...

There are misconceptions that domestic violence occurs only in run-down apartments, addiction-gripped households, or circumstances where money is a constant source of argument. As a tragic story out of Massachusetts proves, extreme cases of domestic violence pervade all economic boundaries.  Cal...

Individuals get accused of domestic violence every day in the United States. Unfortunately, many accusations are false, made out of spite, anger, and, sometimes, even boredom. In fact, in early 2024, even U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert was accused of domestic violence by her ex-husband during...

Working with children as a teacher, daycare provider, or volunteer is often a calling. You care for children because you enjoy giving back to the next generation, not just for a paycheck. But, working with children can often leave you more vulnerable to accusations of sexual misconduct with a chi...

Domestic violence allegations can have serious consequences in New Jersey. An allegation of assault can damage your reputation in the community and your career, even if you're later exonerated. But you can also face charges months or even years after a serious incident. If you're involved in an a...

More and more people are being accused and convicted of committing sex crimes against children than ever before. People from all walks of life and income levels, and even people with high-profile, prestigious careers, are having to defend themselves against these charges — and they're learning th...

You may assume that if the accusations are false, the police will easily discover this, and all will be well. However, in New Jersey and across the U.S., law enforcement officials take domestic violence seriously. The police will often arrest first and ask the hard questions later. It can be easy...

Internet sex crimes such as child pornography and endangering the welfare of children are on the rise. With nearly everyone on the planet having some kind of internet presence, being accused of one of these crimes is more common than you might think. If you're accused of committing a sex crime in...

For many young adults, attending college will be their first experience of living apart from their parents, often in a different city or state. It is normal for college students to test boundaries during this first taste of independent living. But inevitably, young people make mistakes, and somet...

Federal wire fraud is a severe crime against which to defend yourself. For example, a situation involving a New Jersey title company and a defendant fighting through two federal indictments. Without professional help, those accused of such crimes have little chance to challenge prosecutors effect...

Ocean City, NJ, law enforcement has charged a Jackson teacher with possession of child pornography and endangering the welfare of a child after finding nude photos of a student on his mobile phone. Andrew Fantasia had previously also been charged with aggravated criminal sexual conduct for allege...

If you're charged with domestic violence, there are often stipulations enforced before the trial, like restraining orders. However, many forget about the narrowing of rights under such a measure. Pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the prohibition on firearm possession for those subject...

A New Jersey couple recently learned a hard lesson about the consequences of allowing police officers to search their car after they were pulled over in Pennsylvania and allowed police to search their car. If you've been arrested by police after a New Jersey traffic stop, contact the Lento Law Fi...

It may surprise you to learn that if your child repeatedly skips school in New Jersey, you can be prosecuted and fined as a consequence. But in cases where a student is chronically absent without excuse from school, that's exactly what can happen. If you find yourself in this situation, contact t...

Giovanni Impellizzeri is accused of the unthinkable. According to news accounts, the 25-year-old New Jersey elementary school custodian allegedly posted videos of himself urinating and spitting on school cafeteria cooking utensils, rubbing his genitals on food, and performing sex acts with inanim...

Alcohol and weapons-related allegations and charges are not only serious but often make the defense process far more complex. Even in situations where alcohol or weapons are not directly related to an incident, they can present obstacles. Fortunately, the Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team unde...

With the increasing prevalence of AI in all facets of life, young students have the opportunity to integrate it as a tool to assist them in education. Parents may be concerned that AI programs will do schoolwork for their children, giving them a subpar grasp of materials. However, the rise of AI ...

Despite being indicted on federal charges relating to bribery, conspiracy, and acting as “an unregistered agent of a foreign government,” Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., remains defiant, claiming in a recent interview that “[t]he reality is that I'm innocent.” If you're charged with a federal crime...

A Sicklerville, NJ man who conned three separate people out of $1.5 million in an elaborate real-estate and romance scam received a sentence of six years in prison. Christopher Akeme, 39, was sentenced by New Jersey Superior Court Judge Gwendolyn Blue on September 20, 2023, for his role in a tra...

Rowan University students were enjoying late-night Halloween weekend parties when a string of violent incidences occurred. Students in the area recounted hearing shots fired at one of the parties. Glassboro, New Jersey, Police reported that residents had asked someone to leave their house party, ...

Recently, a Hoboken resident was charged with stalking and harassing public officials and private persons supporting a contentious bond referendum. The public officials included the Mayor and Council President, to whom the defendant sent letters at home. You might be asking how writing a letter—a...

“One thing I've learned over many years of working on these cases is not to assume anything here, to not just rely on headlines, but to try to truly understand what's happening here. We're still now in the process of gathering information.” - Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner Only a few weeks afte...

You've talked to your teenager about the dangers of drinking and driving. They know it's not only illegal, it's dangerous to them and everyone else on the road with them. New Jersey law comes down hard on underage drinking and driving, and the consequences are severe. The best way to avoid these ...