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Christie Backtracks on Criminal Sentencing Reform

Last month Governor Chris Christie signed legislation canceling the mandatory early release program that set inmates free after serving only a portion of their sentence. He stated that it took away the discretion of the parole board to determine who … Continue reading

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NJ Weedman Case in Court

The Weedman is back in New Jersey to challenge the states marijuana laws, and try to keep himself out of jail. He faces charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, after a car stop in April 2010.

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NJ Lawmakers Seek to Ban “Bath Salts”

In a wave of legislation crossing the country, New Jersey might be the next state to ban what’s commonly sold as “bath salts” but is described as some to be a synthetic drug more dangerous than methamphetamines. Both the state … Continue reading

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Charges of Drug Trafficking HIV Medication for Fairview, NJ Man

It isn’t so rare to hear of prescription drug charges in the local courts. From possessing a prescription drug that wasn’t lawfully prescribed to you to forging prescriptions, these offenses seem to becoming more and more prevalent. It is rare, … Continue reading

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New Jersey Calling Drug Courts a Success

A recently released report is touting the success of the decade old New Jersey drug court system. Many have long thought helping drug offenders rather than simply locking them up was the key to reducing recidivism and the new Department … Continue reading

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NJWeedman Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Possession & Distribution

Edward Forchion, known as “NJWeedman”, plead not guilty to charges of third-degree possession with the intent to distribute and fourth-degree possession of drug paraphernalia in Burlington County Superior Court.

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Prescription Drug Drop-Off (Operation Medicine Cabinet)

Last year, New Jersey officials collected about 9,500 pounds of medications—prescription and over the counter medications that may have otherwise been sold or used on the black market. This year they hope to surpass that weight with 400 New Jersey … Continue reading

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Update on the NJ Weedman Case

Ed Forchion is determined to challenge New Jersey drug laws, and by extension his New Jersey marijuana possession charge on Constitutional grounds. His legal theory is based on a reading of the new medical marijuana law, and believes his criminal … Continue reading

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New Jersey “Weedman” Arrested on Possession and Distribution Charges

The self proclaimed “Weedman” was arrested last week in Mount Holly as he was transporting a suitcase of marijuana is the trunk of his rental car. The man, who has incidentally ran for numerous public offices, is now facing charges … Continue reading

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NJ Drug Cases to be Vacated Due to Corruption?

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 … Continue reading

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