New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

For those that think that celebrating Mischief Night and Halloween translates to New Jersey law not applying, think again. Zero-tolerance policies will be at their height the day before Halloween, also known as Mischief Night, Goosey Night, and Cabbage Night, and especially on the day of Halloween. A northjersey.com report reminds youngsters and adults of all ages to be on their “best behavior.”

Some activities that law enforcement will be on the look-out for are ones that could leave an individual facing serious criminal accusations and subsequent penalties. If a person decides to damage property, either by breaking windows, destroying or selling Halloween decorations, blowing-up mailboxes, or chemically damaging cars, all violations that Montvale property owners have dealt with in the past, then he or she may be charged with criminal mischief and additional charges.

Based on the report, a Detective Sgt. said, “We are stepping up patrols…we are looking for anybody who is going to be defacing anybody’s property.”Along with these efforts, local curfews will be in full swing with River Vale’s cut-off time being 8 p.m. and Oradell, Park Ridge, and Montvale sticking with a 9 p.m. curfew time.

As experienced criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey, we understand the seriousness of being charged with a crime, whether it seems as simple as criminal mischief or as complicated as driving under the influence. No matter what type or degree of crime you have been arrested for, the outcome of your case may have a monumental affect on your future and your freedom. It is for this reason that any person who has been accused of a crime should know his or her rights. Often times, a skilled attorney is the best resource one can use to be reminded of these rights, and such an attorney will ensure that those rights are protected no matter how serious the charges being faced are.