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In a story that broke last week in the Asbury Park Press, numerous charges could end up being dropped and convictions vacated due to possible corruption within the Camden Police Department. According to the report, it could affect as many as 50 people who have been convicted or are currently facing mostly drug charges. Continue reading NJ Drug Cases to be Vacated Due to Corruption? In regards to a stalking law that has been changed and changed again, the New Jersey Supreme Court took further actions to clarify what exactly must be present for a stalking charge to “stick”. They ruled the intentions of the defendant are inconsequential and that defendant doesn’t have to know or intend their actions to cause fear in order to be convicted of stalking. Continue reading New Jersey High Court Clarifies Stalking Language A multi-agency effort to stop the efforts of a local drug trafficking ring has resulted in 26 arrests thus far in the Jersey City area. The effort involved local, state, and federal officials and has netted guns, drugs, and several alleged gang members. Continue reading Operation Wetlands Nabs New Jersey Drugs, Guns New Jersey moved to toughen laws in 1st offense DWI cases where the defendant is guilty of driving with a high level of alcohol, indicating significant impairment. Continue reading New Jersey DWI Laws to Require Ignition Interlock In a move that would make New Jersey the one of the few states on the east coast to legalize medical marijuana, a bill easily cleared the legislature, and awaits the governor’s signature. Governor Corzine has indicted that he will sign the bill before leaving office next week. Governor-elect Christie has indicated that he has some reservations with the legislation, but it appears the final version tightened restrictions and eased concerns that it could open the door to recreational marijuana use. Continue reading NJ Legislature Passes Medical Marijuana Bill |
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