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 Intersection of Drug Possession and DUI in New Jersey
July 30, 2023
Many Times, a Defendant will be Arrested for Possessing Drugs and Driving under the Influence after a Single Motor Vehicle Stop in NJ. On any Saturday night, you might find a car on the side of the road with a flashing light from a police car behind. DUIs on Saturday night are notorious, but the DUI stop that turns into a drug possession bust may not be as familiar. When a police officer detains a driver for erratic driving, smells alcohol on their breath, and orders field sobriety ... Read More»
Criminal Charges Arising During a Drug Raid
July 23, 2023
Criminal Defense after You Have been Arrested in a Drug Raid in Burlington County Mount Holly NJ Drug Raid Defense Attorneys A movie's depiction of a drug raid opens with a police officer kicking open the door to a home and screaming for everyone to hit the floor. Then a swarm of police officers rush through the door, find drugs and arrest everyone there. Though dramatized on television and movie screens, the drug raid is an extraordinary event that is heart-pounding terror for ... Read More»
Consequences of a NJ Drug Crime Conviction
May 29, 2022
The consequences for a drug crime conviction in New Jersey are severe and far-reaching. You can serve a lengthy prison term and pay enormous fees, whether your offense is drug possession, drug distribution, manufacturing, or sales. Even after serving a sentence, the punishment continues long after you pay the crime debt to society. Moreover, since drug charges typically overlap, compounded punishment lengthens prison terms. Finally, it raises fine amounts. As a result, defending ... Read More»
Drug Possession Attorneys in Cinnaminson NJ
April 15, 2020
Cinnaminson Township happens to be one of Burlington County's more affluent towns. Given its proximity to metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and Trenton, it is no surprise that Cinnaminson's residential population exceeds nearly 16,000 people. Additionally, with major roadways like Route 130, Route 90, Route 73 and Route 543, Cinnaminson has a great deal of commuter traffic. In an effort to keep the residents and roadways safe, Cinnaminson Township Police remain ultra-vigilgant of any ... Read More»