People in all different phases and classes in life can become mixed up in activities that they may later regret. If the parties are considered to be a part of illegal activity, they could potentially face charges that could lead to serious repercussions. Drug...
Drug Charges
Individuals face drug charges in New Jersey
In an instant, a person's life can change drastically. This could be considered true for individuals who are taken into custody on drug charges. An individual could soon be looking for information on possible legal options that could be available to them and hoping to...
New Jersey oral surgeon faces charges over prescription drugs
New Jersey residents have been hearing a lot recently about a reported rise in heroin use in the Northeast. These alarming reports may point to new problems with illegal street drugs, but they tend to obscure the fact that the authorities are increasingly concerned...
Marijuana laws will be strictly enforced during Super Bowl events
While a pro-marijuana group has 60-foot message for NFL: Stop suspending players for pot, New jersey Police Officers will be strictly enforcing marijuana laws during Super Bowl week. If you or someone you know is arrested for possession of marijuana or other drug...
Proposed legislation seeks to increase penalties for drug crimes
Politicians often pride themselves as being tough on crime. Unfortunately, this can result in draconian laws that have little deterrent or rehabilitative effect. One particularly common target for politicians who want to appear tough on crime is drug laws. In fact,...
New Jersey pharmacist charged with making illegal drugs
Federal and state prosecutors in New Jersey often file drug manufacturing charges in cases involving alleged methamphetamine production, but it can come up in different types of cases, as well. Recently, a pharmacist was arrested and charged with drug manufacturing....
New Jersey man facing charges for drug possession
State prosecutors and New Jersey state authorities go after drug charges with a heavy hand. From simple drug possession charges to claims of manufacturing and distribution, individuals accused and convicted of drug crimes can end up serving long sentences and paying...
Multiple arrests made in Jersey City drug sting operation
Drug offenses include a broad range of criminal activities from the possession of drug paraphernalia to the intent to distribute. Penalties for drug crimes depend on a variety of factors from the quantity and type of substance in question, to the intended use....
“Good Samaritans” now shielded from potential drug charges
A conviction on drug charges can carry very serious criminal penalties including jail time and hefty fines. In the past, the friends and acquaintances of overdose victims were too afraid of being charged with a drug crime themselves to seek assistance for those in...
Reasonable suspicion and traffic stops that lead to arrest
Drug charges are taken very seriously in New Jersey. Sentencing for individuals convicted of drug crimes, however, can vary dramatically. Factors considered in sentencing include the amount of drugs found on the individual, the type of substance seized, specific drug...
Two Fort Lee brothers arrested on drug charges
Charges of drug possession can have serious consequences and have a lasting effect on a person's personal and professional life. The impact can be even more severe when the drug charge includes possessing with the intent to distribute, especially near a school or park...
4 charged in alleged cocaine ring
In most areas of the country, drug crimes are prosecuted aggressively, and a conviction can result in long-term negative consequences that can greatly affect the life of those accused. From long, mandatory prison sentences to expensive fines to lengthy probation...
Doctor headed to prison for selling narcotic prescriptions
Crimes involving drugs often include illegal narcotics like crack cocaine, methamphetamine and other street drugs. However, some legal prescription drugs are narcotics and may be addictive and harmful. It is becoming more common to see drug charges related to...
New Jersey couple arrested for marijuana possession
Drug offenses generally carry severe penalties, which may include prison time or the suspension of the offender's driver's license. Arrests leading to a subsequent drug charge can result from a routine traffic stop. This can be the case with a recent case in New...
Man charged with weapons and drug offenses in Gloucester Township
Cases of drug offenses are constantly in the news. In one of the latest cases, police officers on patrol arrested a Sicklerville, New Jersey, man on weapons and drug possession.The police officers, who were patrolling the area on bicycles, allegedly spotted the...