Authorities recently targeted an alleged drug ring in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A total of 15 people were indicted for alleged drug crimes and racketeering in the massive cocaine and heroin bust. Prosecutors claim that a 34-year-old man was running the drug...
The federal government first declared marijuana to be illegal during the 1930s. This illegality covered the sale, use and distribution of marijuana. Currently, marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law even though certain states have independently declared...
Although Gov. Chris Christie has been adamant in his disapproval of legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes, Christie only has a few months remaining in his final term as governor. Also, a Senate committee recently discussed how the state might legalize and...
Marijuana continues to be illegal for recreational use in New Jersey. However, some lawmakers and marijuana advocacy groups are pushing for the legalization of recreational marijuana. As for being intoxicated by marijuana and driving, this is unlawful and if you're...
It might be hard to believe but a New Jersey resident gets arrested every 22 minutes -- on average -- for a marijuana crime. However, on May 15, legislators introduced a new bill that could make recreational marijuana legal if lawmakers pass it. The bill would serve...
A few months back, we offered up five facts every driver should know in the event of being pulled over by police for a traffic stop. The premise of that hypothetical was a stop for suspected drunk driving, but that's not the only situation in which the information...
Most individuals in New Jersey have never had to go before a judge to answer to any sort of charges. Most offenses tend to be minor ones, handled at the municipal court level. Crimes that are more serious get bumped up to criminal court. If you are facing allegations,...
Although several states, including nearby Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, New Jersey still has strict rules when it comes to marijuana possession. The impact of a marijuana conviction is particularly severe for those who are...
Three people have been taken into police custody in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Morris County. The investigation, which was spearheaded by the Parsippany Police Department's Special Enforcement Unit, was initially launched in late 2016. The...
Although marijuana is more common in the United States, and many laws are looser than in the past, each state is different. In New Jersey, getting caught with marijuana puts you in a difficult position. If you're caught with papers to roll a joint, you could face...
