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NJ Lawmakers Consider Marijuana Decriminalization

May 14, 2013

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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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Filed Under: drug laws Tagged With: drug possession, marijuana

Gov. Christie Vetoes “Good Samaritan” Drug Use Bill

October 30, 2012

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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…]

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Gov. Christie Suggests Mandatory Drug Court Participation

May 7, 2012

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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…]

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Trenton PD’s “Send a Message” Campaign Nets 41 Arrests in 1 Weekend

August 18, 2011

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Last Friday night began a campaign by Trenton police officers to “Send a Message” to criminals and would-be criminals alike. The message—that officer layoffs doesn’t detract from the departments commitment to violent crime enforcement. [Read more…]

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Statewide Use of Confidential Informants Unorganized, Inconsistent

June 30, 2011

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The New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) conducted a three year investigation into the statewide use of confidential informants in criminal cases. According to the Associated Press, what they found was somewhat disturbing. [Read more…]

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NJ Drug Conviction Thrown Out by State High Court

May 3, 2011

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A Cumberland County man is likely wishing a decision had come sooner as a divided New Jersey Supreme Court ruled his 4 year old conviction be thrown out on account of an illegal search. He was initially charged with possession of cocaine after being stopped for riding his bicycle on a sidewalk. [Read more…]

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