Drug Crimes

In February of this year, New Jersey joined many other states that have changed their marijuana laws to legalize recreational use. With the governor's signature, three pieces of legislation became state laws that allow adults 21 or older to legally possess and use...

New Jersey's criminal code punishes a wide range of activities related to drugs. Whether you are the alleged head of a drug trafficking operation, or you were trying to help a friend for no pay, you could face serious charges. Third party to drug deal charged with...

As a parent, you have always made it very clear to your child that they should not use illegal drugs. It’s not just about the legality or illegality, either. You don’t want them to become addicted, suffer from an overdose, run into financial problems and the like. You...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Under New Jersey law, drug distribution typically falls within two categories. They are defined as: The manufacture and distribution of controlled dangerous substances and the possession of such substances with the intent to distribute The creation and distribution of...

A huge anti-drug operation in Newark has resulted in the arrests of dozens of people and the recovery of a massive amount of drugs and cash, according to local sources. New Jersey authorities have arrested and/or charged 47 people with a variety of crimes, including...

Drugs are classified into five groups or schedules based on their potential for abuse or dependency and whether or not they have any legitimate medical use. When someone receives a drug possession charge in New Jersey the drug's schedule is specified. Schedule I...