Recent Posts in Drug Charges Category
-
NJ Rapper Fetty Wap Sentenced on Drug-Related Charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueRapper Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking scheme. The rapper, whose legal name is William Junior Maxwell II, pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl last November. Continue reading to learn more. The Case The drug trafficking scheme that Fetty Wap was involved in spanned from Long Island ...Continue Reading -
NJ Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Diversionary Program
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueThe New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a diversionary program for drug offenders, which could have major implications for those facing charges related to marijuana possession. The court's decision is a significant victory for advocates of marijuana legalization, and it could pave the way for similar programs in other states. Although the ruling is not likely to immediately result ...Continue Reading -
Prescription Drug Possession & Distribution
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueAccording to N.J.S.A. § 2C:35-10.5 , it is illegal for a person to knowingly possess or distribute prescription drugs without a legitimate prescription from a licensed practitioner. You can be accused of violating this law in connection with prescription medications including but not limited to: OxyContin or oxycodone Adderall Vicodin Percocet Xanax Valium Ritalin Roxycontin Diazepam Important ...Continue Reading -
Is a Marijuana DWI Considered as Serious as an Alcohol-Related One?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIn popular culture, marijuana usage is often portrayed in a more casual light than taking hard drugs or drinking alcohol. Because of this, when people think of incidents involving someone driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI), the first thing to come to mind is usually drunk driving. In addition, the way marijuana use is portrayed also impacts how marijuana DWIs are viewed. In many cases, a ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey Courts Expunge Over 360,000 Marijuana Cases
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueOn September 16, 2021, the New Jersey Judiciary announced that the state has expunged over 362,000 marijuana cases since July 1 – with thousands more to come. The move comes months after the New Jersey Supreme Court issued an order, which “provides for the dismissal, vacating, and expungement of certain marijuana and hashish cases from criminal records. In 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed ...Continue Reading -
Recreational Cannabis Market to Be Established in NJ
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueNew Jersey Commission Approves Regulated Marijuana Marketplace On August 19, 2021, New Jersey’s cannabis regulators approved rules to set up the state’s recreational marijuana market . While recreational marijuana was officially legalized for adults ages 21+ in February of this year, a marketplace was not yet established. Now that cultivator licenses are up for grabs in the Garden State, New ...Continue Reading -
How Does Drug Court Work in NJ?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWhat Is Drug Court? Drugs and alcohol are significant factors in the commission of crimes. People suffer altered states of mind and poor judgment skills when under the influence of drugs and alcohol, causing them to do things they otherwise wouldn’t do if they were sober, such as committing crimes. The state of New Jersey recognizes that it’s important to address the root of these problems, which ...Continue Reading -
New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueCannabis Laws in New Jersey vs. New York: Know the Difference As of March 31, 2021, New York became the 15 th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21+. This is significant, as pot smokers could face little to no consequences for using cannabis in the Empire State. As such, any adult who is 21 and over can use and possess marijuana in New York. Although New Jersey legalized ...Continue Reading -
What to Do at a DUI Checkpoint
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueHow Do You Handle a DUI Checkpoint? Sobriety checkpoints function to help detect and arrest drunk drivers while deterring other drivers from committing DUI. The perceived risk of arrest has a strong influence on people’s decisions, as these checkpoints are highly visible, publicized, and conducted regularly in many cities. The thought of getting caught at a DUI checkpoint is enough to convince ...Continue Reading -
Recreational Marijuana Is Now Legal in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueRecreational Marijuana Legalized In NJ: What It Means for You On February 22, 2021, New Jersey made history as Governor Phil Murphy signed three cannabis reform bills into law. These bills legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis and possession as well as decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession . In addition, one of the bills reduces the penalties for underage possession of marijuana . ...Continue Reading -
Prescription Drug Abuse: Signs, Symptoms & Key Facts
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWhat Is Prescription Drug Abuse? The US Department of Health and Human Services defines prescription drug abuse as the use of a medication without a prescription, in a way other than as prescribed, or for the experience or feeling elicited. The only way to legally obtain a prescription drug is to have a valid prescription from a licensed doctor or physician and purchase it through a pharmacy, use ...Continue Reading -
Is Marijuana Odor Probable Cause for a Warrantless Search in NJ?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueWarrantless Searches Under The “Plain Smell” Doctrine Marijuana use continues to be a widely debated topic in the US. In New Jersey, recreational marijuana has yet to be legalized, although its medical counterpart was passed into law in 2010. Qualified medical marijuana patients can access a variety of marijuana treatments but must be cautious when transporting such items in their vehicles. ...Continue Reading -
NJ Medical Marijuana Patients Can’t Get Fired for Failing a Drug Test
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueContinue Reading
According to a ruling by the New Jersey appeals court on March 27, 2019, state workers cannot be fired if they fail a drug test because they are medical marijuana patients. Unless a patient is under the influence at work, they are protected by the state Law Against Discrimination. The State Department of Health says approximately 45,000 patients are currently registered to the state program. Every ...
-
How a Cannabis Vacation Could Land You in Trouble in New Jersey
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueTo date, nine states have legalized the use of recreational marijuana, and this has prompted the rise of a new form of tourism. “Cannabis vacations,” or trips to these states where marijuana is legal to purchase and consume under some restrictions (just like alcohol) are suddenly becoming immensely popular with people who wish to enjoy the substance for themselves. States have reported significant ...Continue Reading -
5 New Jersey residents arrested in heroin bust
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueFive New Jersey residents, including three members of the same family, were busted on heroin and other drug charges on March 3. The arrests were the culmination of an investigation by agencies in multiple counties, including Ocean County, Burlington County and Atlantic County. According to authorities, a raid conducted at the Washington Township home of an alleged heroin kingpin turned up around ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey authorities bust massive drug ring
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueAccording to New Jersey authorities, 12 men have been indicted on first-degree racketeering charges for allegedly running an online cocaine and designer drug business. The busts led to the seizure of $1.2 million, which is one of the biggest cash hauls in state law enforcement history. A 31-year-old Lake Hopatcong man was allegedly the leader of the group. He is charged with being the leader of a ...Continue Reading -
4 men face charges following drug bust
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueFollowing an undercover drug investigation that took place in 2014 in New Jersey, four men entered a guilty plea for their alleged involvement in what law enforcement officials say was a major drug trafficking ring in Burlington and Ocean counties. Both federal and state officials led the investigation known as "Operation Speed Racer". According to authorities, the men were charged after an ...Continue Reading -
U.S. investigators to charge Venezuelan officials
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueNew Jersey prosecutors are likely aware that some top officials in Venezuela are said to be on the verge of facing charges related to drug trafficking. A source says that federal prosecutors in New York plan to charge a general in the country's national guard who also used to be with the country's anti-drug office. The head of the national guard will also be charged. This will not be the first ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey laws related to heroin
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIt is important to note that there are both state and federal laws related to the possession of heroin. This means that if someone is charged with possession of the drug in New Jersey may face penalties from both the state and the federal government. As with other powerful narcotics, the possession, trafficking and the sale of the drug is a felony. At the federal level, the first conviction for ...Continue Reading -
New Jersey man accused of cocaine distribution
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueOn Nov. 12, authorities reportedly took a 23-year-old man into custody after he was believed to be involved in a drug distribution scheme. He was accused of selling drugs around Engelwood in Bergen County, New Jersey. Search warrants were served at the man's home. During the subsequent search of the home, authorities reportedly found crack cocaine and drug packaging materials. When his vehicle was ...Continue Reading -
Man charged for cocaine possession in school zone
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueA 50-year-old man from New Jersey was indicted for several drug charges stemming from an incident that took place on Aug. 11. According to prosecutors, the accused man was in possession of cocaine that he was planning to distribute near the Paul W. Carleton elementary school in Penns Grove. The accused man's criminal charges for cocaine were enhanced because prosecutors believe that his alleged ...Continue Reading -
The federal prison population and drug crimes
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueNew Jersey residents may have heard about legislative calls for reductions in mandatory minimums in federal prison for drug crimes. The current federal prison population makeup is telling and points to good reasons for system reforms. The total prison population is almost 200,000 people, and more than half of them are incarcerated for drug offenses. Of those inmates, 35 percent had no prior ...Continue Reading -
2 people facing cocaine charges after investigation
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueTwo people in New Jersey were taken into police custody on Oct. 5 when authorities concluded a two-month long investigation into alleged cocaine activities. The Mercer County Narcotics Task Force was conducting surveillance at about 5:25 p.m. when they stopped a 2015 Subaru Forrester. The 46-year-old female driver of the vehicle was allegedly found to be in possession of three packages of cocaine. ...Continue Reading -
Man sentenced to 5 years for drug charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueOn Sept. 28, a judge in New Jersey sentenced a former Princeton University student to five years behind bars. The 21-year-old man had pleaded guilty to several drug possession and drug distribution charges stemming from his arrest in January 2015. The man has been out of custody on $25,000 bail, and he will start his sentence on Nov. 13. A spokeswoman reported that the delay is being caused by a ...Continue Reading -
Woman charged with drug crimes after police seize heroin
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueOn Sept. 13, a 20-year-old New Jersey woman was taken into police custody after authorities seized 18 packages of heroin. According to a statement issued by a Holmdel police officer, the incident took place after an officer observed her driving erratically in a Jeep at around 3 a.m. The officer followed the woman for a short distance before conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle at the Laurel ...Continue Reading
Page
1 of 6