Blog Posts - Drug offenses
Adolescent addiction can lead to serious charges
Teens don’t always understand the risks of their actions because they are still growing and learning. They may start consuming alcohol and drugs to fit in with their peers. They may even start abusing substances to get away from their emotions. Adolescent addiction can lead to criminal charges and jail time....
Read MoreCan My Marijuana Conviction Be Expunged?
There are hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents who were arrested on marijuana charges over the past two decades. Since New Jersey voters decided to legalize recreational marijuana in 2021, there are many people who may be wondering if their marijuana conviction could be expunged. The bill was signed...
Read MoreCan I be Responsible for Drugs That are Not Mine?
Under constructive possession, an individual can be responsible for drugs that were not in their possession if they still had knowledge of and access to them. The specific charges depends on the drug that the person possessed. If an individual is aware of a location of a controlled substance, than...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I am Falsely Charged with Drug Possession?
A person who has been found with drugs in their home or car can face serious legal consequences. If a police officer discovers drugs in a home or vehicle, they will consider the owner of the property as the primary suspect. If it is not possible to immediately establish that...
Read MoreDrug Court
For individuals who are interested in entering a county drug court program, the New Jersey Appellate Court recently decided in State v. Figueroa that a person sentenced to a term of probation may apply for admission into the drug court program. The court further decided that certain convictions, which had...
Read MoreDrug Possession While Committing a Traffic Violation
Drug charges are serious allegations that often have severe consequences. Federal and state laws address several drug offenses that involve the illegal possession, trafficking, manufacture, or sale of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or medications like Oxycontin and Xanax that are commonly available by prescription....
Read MoreDUI with Marijuana
Despite Governor Phil Murphy’s efforts, it does not appear recreational marijuana will receive legislative approval this year. However, as more states legalize recreational cannabis, the issue of driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana will increase. In New Jersey, the penalties for a DUI are the same whether the driver...
Read MoreBreathalyzer Test for Marijuana in Development
A handheld breathalyzer can test for alcohol and marijuana may be hitting the market soon. Hound Labs, Inc. has been developing a handheld breathalyzer that can test for marijuana. The company stated in a press release that it partnered with several companies to begin manufacturing breathalyzers and anticipates providing commercial...
Read MoreSouth Jersey Criminal Lawyers: Drug Court
In New Jersey , substance abusing adults who have been charged with non-violent, indictable offenses have an alternative to a sentence of incarceration or traditional probation: Drug Court. The Superior Court of New Jersey Drug Court program is designed to help treat the addictions of substance-abusing defendants through treatment programs,...
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Christopher St. John
Tess Berkowitz