The New Jersey State Police intended to only arrest two men on drug charges related to heroin late last month. However, the investigation soon included the arrest of two more suspects. Police say that they seized two-and-a-half bricks of heroin in addition to other...
Marijuana continues to be illegal in the state of New Jersey, except for some limited medical applications. Even though other states have legalized the substance for recreational purposes, if you're caught with this plant on your person in New Jersey, you will face...
Xanax, which is a brand name version of alprazolam, is a popular drug among addict circles. This is a prescription drug that can make people feel relaxed when they are dealing with anxiety or panic disorders. Unfortunately, the way that they impact the brain has made...
The connection between crime and drug addiction seems inescapable, yet young people who are addicted to opioids may not be receiving the most effective treatment, according to a recent study. "Young people may be dying because they are not getting the treatment they...
Many parents mistakenly believe that if they live in an affluent area and their kids go to "good" schools, they are less likely to get involved with drugs and alcohol. However, just about anyone who's grown up in a wealthy area knows that's not necessarily true. In...
If you're in college in Cranford, you stand to lose a lot from a drug conviction. While many people assume that "everybody does drugs in college," or that shifting views on drugs like marijuana mean that drug charges amount to a slap on the wrist, law enforcement do...
Someone in New Jersey facing drug crime charges has a number of things to worry about. One major concern has to be about the nature of the case the government claims it has. Is the evidence solid or circumstantial? Is it even admissible in a court of law? These...
While many people around the country focus on the decriminalization of marijuana and the severity of heroin overdoses these days, there are some points about drug charges that many people don't think about. Possession charges are only one of the possibilities that a...
If you are a university student who is cruising along in the lane to success, you are likely worrying how your recent bust on drug charges can derail your otherwise promising life and future career. Whether it was an indictable offense or merely a disorderly person...
For any readers that doubt the aggressive tactics used by New Jersey authorities in enforcing drug crimes, a recent story about a local drug bust provides context. Notably, the story marks the conclusion of a two-month investigation spearheaded by the Mercer County...
