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Receiving a drug charge can be stressful and frightening. It can leave a nasty stain on your criminal record and has the potential to negatively impact your future employment. Drug use or possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, but even
Laws concerning low-level drugs have been changing around our country over the past few years. Some drug laws are in a state of flux in some areas of the country, with several states reconsidering outdated drug classifications. Much of this is in response to how ineffective these drug usage and
As the opioid epidemic continues to plague the United States, more and more people are being arrested and charged for committing serious drug crimes. While the number of people who are charged with drug crimes continues to rise, many people do not know that drug crimes can actually be graded
Teenagers are sometimes known for indulging in risky behavior. Often, this is because teenagers are under the impression that bad things can never happen to them. In unfortunate situations, such as texting while driving or driving under the influence (DUI), the results can be catastrophic, forever changing the landscape of
In New Jersey, anyone under 18 years old is not allowed to apply for any firearms license. Except for the case of an employment requirement, anyone under 21 years old cannot apply for a handgun permit. The federal law governing who can purchase and possess firearms in the United States
Shoplifting is a crime often thought of as a minor or juvenile offense. However, in New Jersey, shoplifting is still considered a serious offense, a conviction for which is punishable by jail time and/or costly fines. As a theft crime, a shoplifting conviction can also leave a person with a
New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, with severe penalties including mandatory state prison with mandatory periods of parole ineligibility. However, to be convicted of a gun crime in the first place, law enforcement must have collected the evidence lawfully and then prove specific things
Shoplifting occurs more often than people might think. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, more than 10 million people have been caught shoplifting in the past five years, and even more disturbing is the statistic that there are 27 million shoplifters in the country. Moreover, these numbers continue
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, commonly referred to as CDS, is defined under 2C:35-2, which is a chargeable offense with serious consequences in New Jersey. With the exception of smaller amounts of marijuana, if you are caught with drugs you can spend significant time in prison and be assessed
In New Jersey, we have some of the most stringent firearms laws in the nation. Consequently, it’s no surprise that penalties for possession can be equally serious. Any single firearms conviction can result in a minimum of 5 years in prison and extensive fines. Firearms possession charges fall under various
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