On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Oct 27, 2020 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Sep 25, 2020 | Drug Crimes
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Jun 11, 2020 | Drug Crimes
You may have heard about the recent expansion of the medical marijuana program in New Jersey. If you are interested in using marijuana to help with a medical condition, it is important to understand that the plant is still federally illegal. In order to legally use...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | May 11, 2020 | Drug Crimes
When people speak of the opioid crisis, images of addicts dependent on illegal drugs come to mind. The truth is that many people struggle with addiction to prescription medication. In fact, many health care professionals have faced charges related to the opioid crisis...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Mar 9, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Although the federal government still categorizes cannabis as a Schedule I drug and prohibits both medicinal and recreational use, many states across the country have fewer restrictions on this drug. New Jersey has a medical marijuana program that allows possession...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Feb 4, 2020 | Drug Crimes
When you think about the consequences of a criminal conviction, the chances are that you think about the immediate possibilities, such as jail time and fines. However, the consequences of a drug crime conviction are more far-reaching. This conviction will have an...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Oct 14, 2019 | Drug Crimes
New Jersey is not one of the states that have legalized marijuana, yet. There is discussion to put weed on the ballot for 2020 though some lawmakers are eager to rewrite legislation before the year is out. Until then, the current fines and jail time are still in...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Apr 26, 2019 | Drug Crimes
In most parts of the United States, it is common to ask: “Is marijuana legal now?” If you live in New Jersey, you may be especially unsure of the answer. As of the time of this writing, marijuana is legal for certain medical purposes and a bill legalizing...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Apr 26, 2019 | Drug Crimes
It’s no secret that drug abuse in a nationwide epidemic. It’s hard to turn on the news or open a paper these days without reading about deaths from overdoses. Legislative bodies around the country are creating laws to slow the flow of drugs – from better securing our...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC | Feb 18, 2019 | Drug Crimes, Traffic Tickets
New Jersey joined the conversation of legalizing cannabis with a new proposal from local representatives. Before the bill even hit the house floor, critics vocalized concerns about marijuana legalization, including how the court will handle driving while “stoned.”...
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