An American Epidemic Drug crimes are a huge problem in America. The country is in the throes of a dangerous epidemic with over 59,000 drug related deaths occurring in 2016, a 19% increase from 2015. Today drug overdoses are the mosts common cause of death for Americans over the age…
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There are different laws governing possession and distribution of narcotics. There are many factors that determine the charges you will face. The weight, packaging, as well as the narcotic, are the factors that can turn simple possession into a more serious charge. Distribution of narcotics and possession with the intent…
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Hate crime convictions have serious and life-altering consequences. New Jersey takes hate crimes very seriously and as such the penalties are severe. Also, there has been an increase in prosecution of these crimes in recent years. This increase is likely due to the high-profile nature of a hate crime. Media outlets…
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You may know that there are two levels of criminal charges, felonies, and misdemeanors. However, what you may not know is what makes a crime one or the other. What crimes are misdemeanors? What crimes are felonies? Are the penalties for felonies and misdemeanors different? How does a felony or…
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You may think the only people that can have their property seized by state or local police departments are criminals. However, this is not always the case. New Jersey is one of 35 states to receive a D or worse grade from the Institute for Justice. The Institute for Justice…
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There is a drug epidemic sweeping the nation. New Jersey is one of the states that has seen some of the largest problems concerning substance abuse. Today we are going to take a look at NJ drug laws and the different classifications of drugs. Drug Classifications One of the factors…
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