Category: Drug Charges
New Jersey law makes it illegal for a person to possess equipment or materials used to create, package, transport, or consume illegal drugs, also called “drug paraphernalia.” If you’ve been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, it helps to understand what items qualify as paraphernalia and what strategies might help in your defense. What Qualifies […]
According to the Trentonian, a serving of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in Ewing Township leads to what officers are claiming was a major drug operation being run by a retired correction officer. Based on the reports, prior to serving the TRO the officers were made aware of the fact that the Defendant was the owner of a Smith […]
The Trentonian has reported that the Trenton police officer have arrested and charged an eighteen year old twice within a twenty-six hour period for possessing heroin. The first arrested occurred when detectives from the Street Crime Units observed the motor vehicle in which the Defendant was a passenger in commit a motor vehicle infraction near Market Street. […]
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office announced this week that there was yet another rather large drug bust in the County, this time in Princeton. Following what is believed to have been a rather lengthy investigation, detectives uncovered that three individuals, two of whom are brothers, were operating rather elaborate marijuana and acid distribution network within […]
One of the most crippling penalties associated with any drug charge conviction in New Jersey, outside of the potential jail sentence, is the mandatory loss of license. Pursuant to NJSA 2C:35-16, anyone convicted in New Jersey of drug offense, whether it be simple possession of marijuana all the way up to leader of a drug trafficking […]
Facing a Drug Paraphernalia Charge in Montgomery NJ? Have you been charged with the possession of marijuana under 50 grams or the possession of drug paraphernalia in Montgomery New Jersey? If so, it is strongly recommend that you speak to a criminal defense lawyer immediately about your options. Although the rumors that marijuana will soon […]
The Hamilton Township Police Department is sending yet another strong message to those contemplating manufacturing and/or distributing controlled dangerous substances (drugs) within their borders. With the war on drugs continuing on in New Jersey, law enforcement throughout the State, including Hamilton Township is actively investigating and prosecuting those who are alleged to be involved with […]
According to the Trentonian, the Defendant, a twenty-nine year old male from Trenton was arrested and charged with various different felonies following that authorities are claiming was a domestic dispute. Criminal Restraint & Drug Charges Following Domestic Dispute in Trenton According to the reports, the Defendant and the alleged victim began arguing inside their apartment at the Donnelly Homes Housing […]
Another major drug bust for the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force. This time, they seized more than $60,000 in cash and $30,000 worth of narcotics while conducting a search warrant on a Trenton apartment. Based on the reports, the investigation was headed up by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force but both the Trenton and Hamilton Police Departments were […]