Drug Charges

In the realm of criminal justice, there is a growing recognition that substance abuse treatment can serve as a more effective alternative to traditional incarceration. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 65% of incarcerated individuals have some...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...