As fatal drug overdoses overwhelmed our country in recent years, state lawmakers looked for ways to minimize unnecessary deaths. One of these was to provide some immunity for those who called 911 or otherwise sought emergency help for someone suffering an overdose. ...

A drug offense can change the course of your life. Whether you are halfway through your college education or already established in a professional career, everything can change after an arrest. You could lose your job or your financial aid if you plead guilty. The...

With marijuana now officially legal for recreational use by adults in New Jersey and dispensaries open across the state, law enforcement officers will likely encounter even more people driving under the influence of weed. As in every other state where it’s legal for...

No one expects to get pulled over by the police or to have a couple of officers knock on their front door. Officers will often try to use the lack of preparation by the people involved to their own advantage. During traffic stops or casual conversations near someone's...

Drug charges are pretty serious, and you could be staring at years in jail if convicted. However, your guilt has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt for a successful conviction. If the prosecution fails to meet the threshold of proof, you are likely to be...

Certain drugs are well-known and therefore have become part of the public awareness. People in New Jersey are often intimately familiar with the changing laws on marijuana or the prohibition of cocaine. Other, less common drugs can still lead to criminal charges even...

Facing charges from your involvement in drug crimes in New Jersey can impact your life in numerous ways. You may jeopardize your job, forfeit government funding for college and lose the trust and respect of people you care about. Even if you willingly comply with...

As you work toward making amends for your drug crimes in New Jersey you may spend time thinking about your future. You may desire to return to school and continue your education so you can get a good job. Whether you were previously a recipient of federal student aid...

New Jersey imposes serious penalties for drug possession and related crimes. These legal consequences vary depending on the type of drug and the amount.  Before facing a court date, review the possible results of a New Jersey drug conviction.  Drug paraphernalia...

You have a few different defenses you can use in court to fight drug charges against you, but one of the strongest options is illegal search and seizure.  The U.S. Constitution affords you certain rights when it comes to searches done by law enforcement. According to...