Drug Crimes
There Are Different Standards for An Officer to Effectuate a Traffic Stop, Investigation, Arrest or Search
State v. Alvarez-Mercedes Appellate Docket No.: A-1201-20 Decided July 13, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a granting of a motion to suppress of heroin found in a towed vehicle after a confidential informant provided a tip that defendant would…
Read MoreATTORNEY GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DIRECTIVE NO. 2021-1
Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.
Read MoreNEW JERSEY MARIJUANA IS NOW OFFICIALLY LEGAL – THREE BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW
Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed into law three bills legalizing marijuana possession and authorizes its sale by approved distributors. The bills and highlights are as follows: A21 – “The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act” Provides for details on…
Read MoreEvidentiary and Discovery Rulings Can Make or Break A Defense to A Criminal Action
State v. Desir Appellate Docket No.: A-43-19 Decided February 9, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent opinion, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reviewed whether a defendant is entitled to discovery stemming from a purchase of narcotics by a confidential informant (CI) even though the defendant was not charged…
Read MoreEvidentiary Rulings Can Make or Break A Defense to a Criminal Action
State v. Kane Appellate Docket No.: A-1996-18T4 Decided January 26, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a trial court’s denial of a motion to suppress in which detectives surveilled the defendant based on a confidential informant and prior knowledge…
Read MoreNJ Marijuana Legalization Bill 12-14-2020
Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark
Read MoreIs an Exchange of Money in A High Crime Area Enough for Probable Cause, Leading to Arrest and A Search and Seizure of Heroin?
State v. Rivas Appellate Docket No.: A-5409-17T1 Decided December 2, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In an unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey whether a hand to hand exchange of money in a high crime area was enough for probable cause leading to arrest and a search and seizure…
Read MoreDrug Court – State of New Jersey Adult Drug Court Program-Participant Incentive and Sanction Charts
Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark
Read MoreNEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL INSTRUCTS MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTORS TO ADJOURN CASES INVOLVING SMALL AMOUNTS OF MARIJUANA POSSESSION
Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark On November 25, 2020, New Jersey’s Attorney General Gurbir Grewal provided guidance for prosecutors in relation to marijuana cases that are pending. This guidance came after New Jersey voters elected to amend the New Jersey Constitution to legalize marijuana. The Attorney General advised all municipal, county, and…
Read MoreIf You Are Incarcerated on Pretrial Conditions, It Is Always Important to Be Mindful of a Change in Circumstances That Could Warrant Release
State v. Paul Docket No.: A-0599-20T6 Decided November 24, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent published decision, the Appellate Division reviewed the requirements to modify pretrial conditions based on a change in circumstances. In State v. Paul, Defendant was charged in a February 26, 2019 complaint warrant with first-degree…
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