Since 2017, Governor Phil Murphy has hoped to legalize marijuana. Although this has been his priority, getting traction has been more difficult than he originally thought. Regardless, Murphy continued to press on due to unsafe underground marijuana products. With the...
Marijuana Offenses
Marijuana is still illegal, despite shifting perceptions
Opinions about marijuana have undergone a serious change in recent years, as evidenced by changes to the laws in places like Michigan and Colorado. Marijuana is not as freely legal as other substances, but it is legal in certain amounts and with government control and...
Traveling with medical marijuana in New Jersey
Limitations on who can use medical marijuana in New Jersey are still strict, so it’s no surprise that there are many regulations concerning how the drug is transported. If you have a prescription for medical marijuana, read on to learn how to avoid issues with law...
Rutgers University policy on marijuana use in residence halls
Rutgers University, like many other schools, has a strict substance use policy. Marijuana use specifically is a serious offense, as it is an illegal substance in the state of New Jersey. If you are caught violating the substance use policy while residing in a...
Marijuana possession is still a crime
Medicinal marijuana is legal is New Jersey and several states have legalized recreational use of the drug as well. It seems as though attitudes are changing about marijuana – even former Speaker of the House John Boehner, a marijuana opponent throughout his elected...
The possibility of legal marijuana brings controversy
Legal marijuana could become a reality in New Jersey in 2018; however, some towns in the state are not entirely excited about the idea. In fact, Point Pleasant Beach has already expressed that it will not allow the sale of recreational or medicinal marijuana within...
Will New Jersey legalize marijuana?
Regardless of our personal opinions about the topic, legal marijuana appears to be taking the nation by storm. This is leading many community members in New Jersey -- including medical and recreational users of marijuana -- to wonder when our state might legalize the...
Who’s allowed to take medical marijuana in New Jersey?
In the state of New Jersey, it's illegal to take marijuana for recreational purposes. However, in select cases, New Jersey residents can take marijuana to treat their medical conditions. For example, if you have a fatal condition that will lead to your death within 12...
Driving while high on marijuana: It’s illegal
There is a lot of debate among marijuana enthusiasts, lawyers and safety experts about whether driving while high is dangerous. At this point, there is so much disagreement that the jury is out on whether or not it's safe to drive after smoking marijuana. This fact,...
What should I know about federal marijuana laws?
States across the nation are changing their attitudes and perceptions regarding marijuana. Numerous states have legalized marijuana for certain medical purposes. For example, New Jersey has legalized marijuana to treat the following illnesses: Crohn's disease...