Posts Tagged ‘New Jersey Drug Law’
I’m among many N.J. police chiefs who believe legalizing weed will lead to more vehicle deaths
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer Jeffrey Hark. By John J. Zebrowski As a police chief of central New Jersey community who has seen his fair share of traffic accidents, I want to make clear it is imperative we do not underestimate the adverse impact legalizing recreational marijuana will have on traffic safety within our…
Read MoreI have been charged with a drug possession offense. Do I want to enroll in drug court?
Am I entitled to drug court? What are the benefits of drug court? Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. New Jersey drug court statute is identified at NJSA 2C:35-14 and is a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol dependent persons subject to a presumption of incarceration or a mandatory NJSA minimum period of…
Read MoreNew Jersey adopts Federal Test for Double Jeopardy
Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark New Jersey’s Supreme Court has recently adopted the same test used at the federal level for protection against double jeopardy. In the case, the defendant was arrested for selling marijuana to an undercover police officer. The defendant was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to…
Read MoreWhat if the Police Find Drugs in Your Car or Personal Belongings?
Published by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Do you have a drug problem and are you driving around with drugs in your backpack, bags and or pocketbook?? Have you been involved in a car accident and the police found drugs in your personal belongings?? What is the Law if Police Find Drugs in…
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