Drug crimes often tie back into addiction. People know that drugs are illegal, but they break the law because the addiction is more powerful than rationality. Many people who have accidentally gotten addicted -- maybe after getting medical painkillers with a valid...
Month: March 2020
Don’t share prescriptions: It’s illegal
You and your loved ones always keep your medications together in your medicine cabinet. You have multiple prescriptions for pain relief and other medical conditions. Recently, you came down with a severe headache and wanted to take a medication that was not prescribed...
Is it illegal to count cards?
Counting cards is something that blackjack players do to give them an edge. They understand what cards have been played and what ones must still be in the deck. This doesn’t tell them exactly what the next card is, but it gives them probabilities that they can use to...
4 crimes that are common around casinos
Some people come to Atlantic City just to enjoy the gambling, but it is imperative that all visitors to the area understand some of the more common crimes that occur around casinos. This can help them to avoid these so that they don’t end up experiencing the area’s...
Drug-related charges without drugs
It surprises many people to learn that it is possible to face drug-related charges even if you don’t have drugs in your possession. One way that this can happen is if you have something that’s legally considered to be drug paraphernalia. These are items that are used...
What are some legal consequences of juvenile offenses?
When a child under the age of 18 is arrested for engaging in juvenile offenses, many parents fail to understand how severe the consequences might be. Although juveniles are subject to different treatment in a legal setting, it does not mean that a child will walk away...
DUI/Drug offenses and parole violations in Atlantic City
Getting out of jail on parole is a privilege, not a right. Courts in New Jersey do not grant parole lightly and those jailed on crimes involving driving under the influence (DUI) or drugs should not take the opportunity for parole for granted. Part of your...