When a change as big as legalized marijuana happens in any given state, it’s no surprise that major and minor issues stem from these changes. While there’s a lot of relief between medicinal marijuana patients and recreational users, law enforcement officials are still trying to wrap their heads around certain aspects of the new law.

New Jersey’s Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) is a comprehensive plan to address violators of drug or alcohol crimes after conviction. The purpose is to intervene, educate and reduce these types of crimes. Many people confuse it for the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC). There are many IDRCs in New Jersey, which the IDP manages. Consuming

We all know that being prosecuted as an adult is significantly more severe than being prosecuted as a minor. In the case that a minor is involved in a more serious crime, or has had repeated offenses, a judge may waive the protections that a standard juvenile court provides. So you may be asking, “what

Pretrial Intervention, also known as “PTI” is a diversionary program available at the Superior Court level for defendants charged with indictable offenses. This can include heroin possession, forgery, theft, terrorist threats, shoplifting, prescription fraud, credit card fraud, and marijuana distribution. Run through the County Prosecutor’s Office, the PTI is a way to divert cases they

If you’re about to have your day in court or you’re about to serve as a juror for the first time, you may be curious to know more about jury trials in NJ. You may have some preconceived notions about how jury trials work from watching TV and movies. However, there’s always a few fine

Appealing your motor vehicle suspension in Princeton, NJ is key to maintaining your driving privileges. Without them, completing the simplest of your daily tasks can become difficult. From traveling to work to running errands, your driver license suspension can put a damper on your life. Receiving a Scheduled Suspension Notice starts the process of appealing

Asset forfeiture is a hot topic that is on the minds of many as there has been plenty of publicized cases involving this issue. In fact, the ACLU of New Jersey has published a report with shocking results on the data they collected. We have compiled a list of eight commonly asked questions about asset

Around this time of year, there seems to be a collective concern around drinking and driving. With an abundance of holiday celebrations, the chances of a New Jersey resident having one too many drinks and getting behind the wheel increases significantly. While this concern for road safety around the holidays is widespread, there are specific

For some, there is this mistaken thought that once they have an arrest and conviction on their record, it’s there to stay. However, that’s not always the case. In some instances, you can go through the process for expungement. Recently, there is a new expungement law in New Jersey that makes it easier to take

If you’re under arrest for theft crimes in New Jersey, you know you’re in for some serious consequences. Punishment for theft by unlawful taking can range from fines to jail time. Here’s what you need to know. What is Theft by Unlawful Taking? The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice defines theft by unlawful taking