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NJ Lawmakers Consider Marijuana Decriminalization

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If you were to be caught in possession of marijuana today, you would be charged with a crime. It’s considered a disorderly persons offense and carries a possible jail sentence of up to 6 months, along with fines reaching $1,000, not to mention a criminal record. In moving with the changing tides of marijuana attitudes, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced two marijuana decriminalization bills, and either one would be a vast improvement on the current situation. [Read more…]

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Gov. Christie Vetoes “Good Samaritan” Drug Use Bill

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The Good Samaritan Overdose Response Act was written to prevent overdose deaths. It was passed by the legislature this year and was expected to become law. But, Governor Christie vetoed the bill, much to the dismay of many lawmakers, drug treatment experts, and families who had lost loved ones to drugs. He said it was a “free pass” to criminals. But, he was wrong. [Read more…]

Gov. Christie Suggests Mandatory Drug Court Participation

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Drug courts exist to help those accused of drug crimes get the treatment they need and want. But they are voluntary, and not everyone opts to have their cases heard in a drug court. If Governor Christie has his way, however, every qualifying drug offender would be required to participate in drug court programming, a suggestion that has some people worried. [Read more…]