How to Put Together a Strong New Jersey Drug Charge Defense
If you are facing a drug crime charge, it is imperative that you immediately hire an experienced New Jersey drug offense attorney. A lawyer can protect your rights, challenge the prosecution’s evidence and, ultimately, seek the best possible outcome for you. New Jersey Drug Possession Charges In New Jersey, it is illegal to possess any […]
Facing A Drug Paraphernalia Charge? Here’s What You Need to Know
You’ve seen enough commercials to know that New Jersey is intent on cracking down on drugs. No doubt much of the focus is on opiate addiction. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get arrested for marijuana, cocaine or pills. With that in mind, there is also the issue of drug paraphernalia. Just because you […]
New Jersey Law for Drug Charges In School Zones
Under New Jersey law, any criminal charge that is related to illegal drugs or controlled substances can be serious. However, if the crime is committed on or near a school zone, the resulting consequences can be exponentially worse. School Zone Drug Charge Law N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7 states that an individual is guilty of a crime if […]
New Jersey Allows Medical Marijuana In Schools
New Jersey is the only state that allows parents to provide their sick or disable children with medical marijuana at school. The law was inspired by 16-year-old Genny Barbour, who was diagnosed with epilepsy and severe autism. Genny’s physician recommended that she take 4 doses of medical marijuana on a daily basis. However, her school […]
Successful Defenses to Charges for Drug Possession in a Car
New Jersey law prohibits you from operating a motor vehicle while knowingly possessing any type of dangerous controlled substances. If a police officer pulls you over for a traffic violation and finds drugs in your car, you will face serious charges of drug possession. This is a motor vehicle offense under N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1, rather than […]
Marijuana Possession Charges
In the last few years, some states have become more lenient as far as marijuana possession charges. Currently, four states have even allowed marijuana use for recreational purposes. Many more have put programs in effect for marijuana medical use. New Jersey allows medical marijuana for distinct purposes, and requires distribution by state approved facilities. The […]