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 charges give him standing to do so in court.
According to phillyburbs.com, the man called “NJ Weedman”, believes that the drug possession law under which his was arrested may be invalid, since it states that “marijuana has no medicinal value”. Given the new limited medical marijuana use law in NJ, those laws appear to be in conflict. Continue reading Update on the NJ Weedman Case
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 of possession and distribution for the pound that was confiscated. Continue reading New Jersey “Weedman” Arrested on Possession and Distribution Charges
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?
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