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 ...

In the early morning hours of January 5, 2023, Asbury Park Police responded to a call about an unresponsive 2-year-old at an apartment complex. The child was rushed to the hospital, but lifesaving efforts could not save him. He had died of a fentanyl overdose. Investigators discovered that the to...

In a recent NJ case, three men accused of sexual assault of a female victim pled instead to a lesser charge of criminal restraint. It is a timely reminder that a person charged with sexual assault or other sex crime has the same rights of due process and assumption of innocence as any criminal de...

Homeowners can now purchase a software program with AI-powered facial recognition capabilities to add to their home security system. Designed by a former New Jersey detective, the system sounds like a good way to increase home safety. Unfortunately, it's part of a larger issue of privacy, bias, a...

A candidate for Matawan, NJ town council was recently arrested on domestic violence charges, which resulted in his removal from the ticket prior to the election and prior to any trial or plea by the accused. Domestic violence is a serious issue with devastating consequences for families and commu...

Many people's first experience with being accused of criminal wrongdoing involves minor shoplifting infractions. Kids and teens may become curious about testing their boundaries and slip something small, like candy, makeup, or a toy, into their pockets to see if they can get away with it. Oftenti...

Ruby Franke is an enormously popular family vlogger who is now facing criminal charges for some shocking—and criminal—behavior. A YouTube celebrity with over two million subscribers, Ruby Franke came to fame in 2015 when she began posting videos of her family, offering tips and a tough-love philo...

In middle schools and high schools all across the country, students are taught that few rights and obligations articulated in the U.S. Constitution are absolute. As a result of both legislation and jurisprudence, most rights are subject to various restrictions and qualifications that test their s...

Cities often house diverse populations that bring their own attitudes and approaches to human interaction—from expressions of love to expressions of anger. Sometimes, The Jersey City, New Jersey Health Department recently won a grant that may help combat domestic violence in communities in the ci...

It is well understood that criminal defendants in the U.S. are presumed to be innocent if/until they are proven guilty of wrongdoing. Yet, sometimes, being charged with a crime – even if a judge or jury has not yet determined whether an individual is guilty or innocent – can lead to profound cons...