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Cocaine and Crack Cocaine Penalties in Passaic County NJ

November 5, 2018

The New Jersey Criminal Code classifies drugs, or controlled dangerous substances, according to their potential for abuse and their usefulness in the medical community. Cocaine and crack cocaine are considered Schedule II drug because they have a high potential for abuse and limited acceptable medical uses. Cocaine and crack are identical at the molecular level. Having said that, people charged with possession of crack, or caught distributing it are given harsher penalties. The penalty of possession of 1 gm of […]

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New Jersey Police to Begin Using New Breathalyzer Test
Posted in: Criminal Law Drunk driving DWI

New Jersey Police to Begin Using New Breathalyzer Test

September 25, 2018

A measure adopted by New Jersey has changed the current Alcotest breathalyzer machine used as the basis of many drunk driving arrests. The Draeger Industries Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C has been the standard breathalyzer test administered to persons suspected of drunk driving until now. The new measure, Rule 50 N.J.R. 1818(c), replaces this machine with the Alcotest 9510, also manufactured by Draeger industries. There is a strong possibility that this brings even greater controversy to the already controversial accuracy of these […]

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Psychiatric Fitness as a Legal Defense in Passaic County, NJ
Posted in: Criminal Law Drug Crimes Robbery Simple Assault Theft and Fraud Weapons Offenses

Psychiatric Fitness as a Legal Defense in Passaic County, NJ

June 11, 2018

New Jersey criminal charges are meant to hold responsible parties accountable for illegal actions. However, there are certain situations in which the perpetrators may not be held responsible for their actions due to mental health issues or other psychiatric reasons. In the eyes of the law, only defendants who are mentally competent may stand trial. Psychiatric fitness may be determined using a number of criteria including mental health issues, physical health issues which materially impact the defendant’s psychiatric function, and more. This […]

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Aggravated Assault vs. Simple Assault Charges Passaic County, NJ
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Aggravated Assault vs. Simple Assault Charges Passaic County, NJ

June 4, 2018

Aggravated assault and simple assault charges in New Jersey are similar but may result in widely varying legal consequences. Similarly, criminal wrongdoing which may lead to aggravated vs. simple assault convictions can take on many forms. Most non-legal professionals would see these two terms and think they were the same: assault. However, the distinction between the two can make the difference between spending up to a decade in state prison and reduced sentences, walking away with a suspended sentence, or even participation in […]

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Pre-Trial Intervention Programs for First Time Offenders
Posted in: Assault Criminal Law Drug Crimes Robbery Simple Assault Theft and Fraud Weapons Offenses

Pre-Trial Intervention Programs for First Time Offenders

May 7, 2018

Criminal charges in New Jersey can be potentially life-changing. Amongst the many penalties for a conviction, the most serious often include hefty jail or prison sentences. However, many first time criminal offenders with a clean record may be eligible for what is known as Pre-Trial Intervention Programs (PTI’s). Pre-Trial Intervention Programs are one type of diversionary program which can help first-time offenders avoid many of the consequences of a felony conviction. However, not all individuals or charges are eligible for PTI’s, […]

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