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Good News for Shortened Expungement Periods

February 09 2016

For those in New Jersey with a criminal conviction who are waiting to get their arrest expunged from their record, the expungement process just got a whole lot quicker. A bill to shorten the waiting period was recently signed into law by governor Chris Christie, and it will take effect within 90 days of signing. … Continue reading Good News for Shortened Expungement Periods →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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Marijuana-From Possession to Penalties

October 27 2015

In the State of New Jersey, it is a crime to knowingly or intentionally possess marijuana. Even insignificant amounts are considered an offense. The penalties vary according to the amount in possession. Possession of Under 50 Grams In New Jersey, a simple possession (without intent to sell) of less than 50 grams of marijuana is … Continue reading Marijuana-From Possession to Penalties →

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The First Step to a Fresh Start

October 23 2015

There are several points in your life where you will be asked the question: “have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime.”  If you have a criminal record, it can be unnerving to hear those words. However, an expungement will allow you to legally answer “no” when asked this question. New Jersey offers … Continue reading The First Step to a Fresh Start →

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