If you are facing charges for a drug offense, you may be afraid that jail time is in your future. However, there may be an alternate option in the form of recovery court. The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs discusses that recovery courts, also...
Drug Charges
How big is the fentanyl problem in New Jersey?
Fentanyl is causing a crisis in the United States. It is a leading cause of drug overdose deaths. Just a small amount of this substance can kill the average adult. The biggest issue is the drug is finding its way into other drugs, and many people who die from an...
Going over examples of drug paraphernalia in New Jersey
Drug charges could lead to serious consequences that disrupt many aspects of your life. In fact, even seemingly minor charges, such as possessing drug paraphernalia, could negatively impact your finances, reputation, job and future. It is critical to understand which...
Participation in the New Jersey recovery court program
When struggling with drug use, people sometimes have run-ins with law enforcement that result in them facing criminal charges. For example, they may get charged with possession, theft or other such offenses. A conviction of even misdemeanor charges may mean facing...
What are the restrictions for legal marijuana use?
Even though voters in New Jersey decided to make marijuana legal for recreational use, it does not mean there are limitless rights. As with any type of substance, such as cigarettes and alcohol, the government still puts restrictions on the use of marijuana. The state...
Can an officer search your car if he or she smells marijuana?
When a New Jersey law enforcement official stops your vehicle and asks to conduct a search of it, that officer must have one of several things if you are unwilling to consent to a search. A warrant gives a law enforcement official a legal right to search your car. So,...
How drug court works in Essex County
When authorities in New Jersey charge you with a drug offense, you may face serious penalties, should that charge wind up leading to a conviction. However, if you and the details of your drug offense meet certain eligibility requirements, you may be able to reduce the...
How should you navigate your drug charge during an interview?
Job applicants with felony drug charges may not know how to navigate their job searches. Getting an interview is one thing, but succeeding during that interview presents a different hurdle. Denver Public Library gives tips on responding to drug charges during...
Recreational marijuana growing pains see calls for reform
New Jersey residents voted to legalize marijuana on November 3rd, 2020. Since then, New Jersey policymakers have had to tackle the task of creating the new legislation around marijuana legalization. This includes the seed-to-sale oversight to adequately monitor the...
Drug-induced homicide and Good Samaritan laws
It seems impossible for many people to think that they or a loved one could face murder or manslaughter charges for a third party’s fatal overdose. Yet, due to drug-induced homicide laws, that is precisely what is happening. In 1986, the federal government passed the...
