Thomas Roughneen

November 11, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Freedom isn't free" isn't just a catchy phrase, so try to jump in and make a difference in your county and do not wait for someone else to move your county in the right direction.

By Thomas Roughneen

8 minute read

May 20, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

A look at the history of Memorial Day, and some suggestions for how lawyers can get involved with helping our nation's military and veterans.

By Thomas Roughneen

8 minute read

November 08, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Let's be thankful for our veterans. Our judicial system needs bold leadership to energize the Veterans Criminal Diversion Program, conduct a public relations campaign, and overcome disparate treatment of Veterans among the various counties.

By Thomas Roughneen

15 minute read

November 09, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

OP-ED: Legislatures across the country have determined that combat Veterans, without a previous criminal record, deserve rehabilitation when possible. New Jersey has such a diversion statute, but our judicial system needs bold leadership to energize the Veterans Criminal Diversion Program.

By Thomas Roughneen

9 minute read

August 24, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

OP-ED: Raising awareness of New Jersey's Veterans Diversion Program, which is open to veterans charged with non-violent, petty disorderly and disorderly offenses, or third and fourth degree crimes.

By Edward M. Neafsey and Thomas Roughneen

5 minute read