Understanding Drug Charges in New Jersey Drug charges are one of the most common criminal charges in the legal system. The laws around the possession of drugs are strict, meaning you can face felony charges or even jail time for a small amount of a controlled substance. If you are charged with drug possession, you […]
Cranford Resident Charged with Possession of Child Pornography A 41-year-old resident of Cranford, New Jersey is facing one count of possession of child pornography after officers raided his home on July 24, 2019. A criminal complaint issued on July 26, 2019 details the raid and what was removed from the suspect’s home. The man, identified […]
Opioid Crisis Across America Did you know that there’s currently on ongoing national emergency regarding the sale of prescription drugs? In October of 2017, President Trump issued a national emergency over the ongoing opioid crisis. Opioids are all drugs that are derived from the opium plant, which includes prescription painkillers. Anyone who is caught illegally […]
The War on Drugs The war on drugs has been ongoing since 1971, but the crack epidemic hysteria didn’t really start until about the 1980s. Prior to 1986, both cocaine and crack possession were treated in the same way, but things changed when Congress passed a new law aimed at curbing drug abuse. This act […]
It is normal to feel afraid after being pulled over, especially if you recently consumed a few alcoholic drinks. Your first reaction may be to refuse the breathalyzer or blood sample that the police officer requests in an attempt to forgo legal charges. Unfortunately, this is not how it works. Refusing to perform a breathalyzer […]