Drug possession is a serious crime that can have severe consequences for those who are convicted. If you or someone you know has been charged with drug possession, it is important to understand the penalties you might face and the defenses that a criminal defense attorney can use to fight the charges. Since there are [...]

Of any illegal drug to be found in possession of, cocaine may be the one of the worst. According to New Jersey’s criminal code statute 2C:35-10, it is a felony to be in possession of any amount of cocaine. This means you can get in some serious trouble if found to be in possession. Though, [...]

Just to be in possession of illegal drugs can be cause for legal prosecution. However, there are even more damaging repercussions for being found guilty of distribution, or the intent to distribute the same illicit drugs. There are serious consequences to the selling and moving of illegal substances, and people should think twice before looking [...]

The possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia can lead to hefty fines, jail time and other major consequences. It is important to understand how or why you can be charged, and what a conviction means.  There are a number of drugs that can get you into trouble if found to be in your possession. Even [...]

A synthetic opioid epidemic sweeps across the nation, extinguishing nearly 150 lives each day. Fentanyl, responsible for a tragically high number of these overdose deaths, is the leading killer. Although the crisis is clearly dire, there is still cause for hope; the combined forces of the CDC, local law enforcement, and powerful politicians are deeply [...]

Photo: Paul Sullivan Drug crimes in New Jersey can lead to years of prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. The cost for getting caught for drug possession, cultivation or distribution can be anywhere from $1,000 to $300,000, depending on your circumstances. Getting caught is expensive, so you will need the right kind of [...]