Category: Drug Crimes
Although New Jersey has made marijuana legal for recreational use, the state continues to ban the manufacture, distribution, or possession of any compound or mixture designed to mimic its effects. In other words, synthetic marijuana is not legal in New Jersey. Possession of synthetic marijuana can result in serious drug charges. What Is Synthetic Marijuana? […]
Being Charged with Fentanyl Possession or Distribution is a Serious Situation in NJ Far more potent than morphine, you often find Fentanyl in heroin, a potentially lethal opiate cocktail directly connected to overdoses in New Jersey. According to 2017 testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Fentanyl is 50 times […]
Anyone who is arrested for a drug offense in New Jersey needs to have a qualified criminal defense attorney on their side because many of these offenses can result in considerable jail or prison time, especially if the charge is for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) such as heroin, cocaine, or prescription drugs. […]
It is against the law to employ a juvenile in a drug distribution scheme in New Jersey. This is a unique offense that goes beyond merely engaging in an illegal drug transaction because state lawmakers wanted to discourage adults from corrupting minors by engaging them in unlawful and potentially dangerous activity. As a result, the […]
Have You Been Charged With a Drug Crime as a First Offender in New Jersey? Know Your Options Anyone who has been charged with a drug crime in New Jersey probably understands just how serious the situation is. Even when the person being charged is a first-time offender with no prior criminal record, the consequences […]
New Jersey has enacted and continues to vigorously enforce its expansive drug laws, often leading to severe penalties for those ultimately found guilty. Drug possession offenses range in terms of severity and consequences may include significant jail or prison time, extensive fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, and more for misdemeanor or felony-level offenses. This is […]
Union County, with its 21 municipalities, covers an important part of New Jersey and is intersected by 14 different major highways coming in, out, and across the state from nearby counties. It is also adorned by eight waterways, including Elizabeth and Rahway Rivers, along which sprawl the county’s dozens of parks and greenbelts. The county […]
Everyone has seemingly been stuck inside for over a year while waiting patiently for the COVID-19 pandemic to subside and for local cities like Hoboken and Jersey to completely lift their curfews and other restrictions. Well, the good news is that life is beginning to return to normal as more and more people get immunity […]
Ocean County is one of the fastest-growing counties in New Jersey, with a population of more than 600,000 residents. Located on the Jersey Shore, Ocean County is a beautiful region that is also a popular area for tourists and other visitors to the state. Unfortunately, the influx of residents and visitors to Ocean County has […]
Until the law is changed in New Jersey, if caught in Rahway with marijuana, you will be called to answer to the charges in either Rahway Municipal Court or Union County Superior Court. Marijuana crimes are great money makers for local municipalities and the state as a whole, as individuals convicted are often assessed court costs, […]