Breath Tests at School Events

January 25 2016

It is no secret that many young people socially consume alcohol, and much speculation has been made in recent years about the binge drinking culture that exists on many college campuses. While perhaps widespread, the possession of alcohol by minors is a serious criminal issue that can result in significant sanctions. In addition, even noncriminal … Continue reading Breath Tests at School Events →

DUI Defense: My Body Brews Alcohol

January 19 2016

Imagine being pulled over, breathalyzed, and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) without having touched a sip of alcohol. While this may seem farfetched, this is exactly what happened to an upstate New York woman in October of 2014, according to an article published by couriernews.com. Earlier this month, the town judge … Continue reading DUI Defense: My Body Brews Alcohol →

Smartphone Breathalyzers: What’s the Difference, and Why Bother?

December 21 2015

With the rise of using your smartphone for, well, everything, there have been a number of apps and devices that hope to help drivers make better choices while participating in social drinking. Products such as Alcohoot, Breathometer Breeze, and BACtrack Mobile and Vio work to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC) through plugging into your … Continue reading Smartphone Breathalyzers: What’s the Difference, and Why Bother? →

Illegal Possession of CDS

December 18 2015

NJ law breaks down the penalties, definitions and categories of CDS, or controlled dangerous substances in legal statutes for their manufacture, distribution, and possession. The following information deals with the possession of such CDCs, often known as drugs, and the consequences that can come from them. In New Jersey, it’s not only the drugs themselves … Continue reading Illegal Possession of CDS →

New Jersey Medical Marijuana Policy

December 09 2015

With states like Colorado allowing recreational use of marijuana, others restrict the use for medical use only; it’s no surprise that legal action has come down hard against recreational users in those states. In New Jersey, the use of marijuana for medical purposes is the only way a person can legally use and possess this … Continue reading New Jersey Medical Marijuana Policy →

Understanding Drug Recognition Experts

December 03 2015

When an individual is pulled over on DUI suspicions, there will often be a drug recognition expert (DRE) present to perform a series of tests that will purportedly provide enough information to tell if the driving had been impaired by any illegal drug usage. DREs are individual police officers who are trained to recognize ways … Continue reading Understanding Drug Recognition Experts →

How to Challenge A DWI

November 24 2015

The market is awash in how-to and self-help information, but this list is one of the most useful out there if you’ve been arrested for a DWI in the state of New Jersey. There are many things you can do to protect yourself and your rights following an arrest for a DWI, as well as … Continue reading How to Challenge A DWI →

From Punishment to Treatment

November 16 2015

New Jersey Changes its Heroin Policy The heroin drug epidemic has reached staggering heights, especially within the state of New Jersey—especially since Camden is one of the locations where you can get it in its purest form. Last year, Camden police officers were equipped with Narcan, an antidote to reverse the effects of an overdose. … Continue reading From Punishment to Treatment →

Evesham Saving Lives

November 10 2015

Following an earlier push this summer cracking down on drunk drivers, Evesham Township in South Jersey has just unveiled an innovative new plan to reduce the number of drunken driving fatalities in the township. ‘Evesham Saving Lives’, as the program is aptly named, proposes to offer free rides to all Evesham residents from local bars … Continue reading Evesham Saving Lives →

Possession with Intent

November 02 2015

Under federal and state law, individuals found with an illegal drug will face charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), which is punishable by fines and imprisonment. The crime becomes mores serious and the penalties are more severe when the drugs in possession are with the intent to distribute. To be convicted of … Continue reading Possession with Intent →

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