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 […]
Illegally Distributing Prescription Pills in New Jersey
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 Crack Versus Cocaine Disparity: What’s Changed?
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 […]
Refusing to Perform a Breathalyzer or Provide a Blood Sample
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 […]
Busted for a DUI: What Usually Happens? And What Are Police Allowed to Do?
New Jersey DUIs Driving under the influence is obviously dangerous, but sometimes we don’t make the best decisions. If you have been busted for a DUI, you may be wondering what usually happens. There are common procedures for testing if you are under the influence, arresting you, and charging you with a DUI. You may […]