Navigating the Complexities of Synthetic Drug Charges in New Jersey
October 8, 2024
Synthetic drug use and its devastating effects are on the rise in the United States. In fact, New Jersey has seen an increase in synthetic drugs and associated deaths from various synthetic or designer drugs, raising alarm among lawmakers and law enforcement officials who seek to find and punish users, producers, and distributors across the state. New Jersey does not see these drugs as less serious than many other controlled dangerous substances, taking an aggressive approach when it comes ... Read More»
How You Could Find Yourself Arrested for Ambien in New Jersey
August 28, 2024
Defense Attorneys Handling Ambien Charges in Burlington County NJ Insomnia can be debilitating, disrupting your daily activities when you feel sleepy all day. Sometimes, sleep aids like Ambien can be prescribed with the intention of improving your quality of life when sleep deprivation erodes your peace and happiness. Unfortunately, violating New Jersey laws related to Ambien can lead to criminal charges and arrest. Illegal possession of Ambien is a serious drug charge in New ... Read More»
Are There Legal Consequences for Marijuana in New Jersey Anymore?
June 29, 2024
NJ Laws Have Eased Up on Marijuana and Cannabis Products. However, the Reality is You can Still be Charged with Violating Critical Parameters. With the decriminalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey, the distinction between holding a medical marijuana card and possessing legal recreational marijuana is critical to avoiding legal consequences. While both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana possession are not necessarily going to result in marijuana charges under ... Read More»
Criminal Charges for Stealing Prescriptions
March 9, 2024
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reports that 18.4% or 52 million in the U.S. over 12 years old have misused prescription drugs at least one time, and 5.75% of Americans over 12 abuse prescription drugs overall. The most abused drugs by millions of people are prescription pain relievers (8.7), followed by tranquilizers (5), sedatives (3.9), and stimulants (3.7), according to a National Institutes of Health report. As a result, drug theft by various means, such as ... Read More»
What Makes a Drug Charge a Felony in NJ?
December 10, 2023
How to Determine if You Have been Charged with a Felony or a Misdemeanor Drug Offense in New Jersey When arrested for drugs, your initial proceedings depend on the amount, type, and purpose of the drugs. For larger drug quantities, certain kinds of drugs, or selling drugs, you are likely to face prosecution in superior court, and your first court appearance will likely be to determine conditions for your release from or detention in jail. For lesser drug offenses (possession of a ... Read More»
The Serious Consequences for Breaking NJ Opioid Possession and Distribution Laws
October 22, 2023
Opioid-related crimes have become an urgent issue in New Jersey and nationwide, with the rise of opioid use and overdoses reaching unthinkable levels. The opioid crisis is a complex problem affecting public health and the criminal justice system. The legal consequences of opioid-related criminal charges in New Jersey vary according to the crimes and their effect on public health and specific victims, whether possession, possession with intent to distribute or selling opioids, possession of ... Read More»