What Are the Penalties for Oxycodone Possession in New Jersey?

  • What Are the Penalties for Oxycodone Possession in New Jersey?
    What Are the Penalties for Oxycodone Possession in New Jersey?
    In 2015, there were nearly 300 million prescriptions written for pain relievers in the United States. Oxycodone was one of the most often prescribed pain medications, which is why many people assume that possessing the drug without a prescription is not a serious offense. However, the potential penalties of being...
  • Using Procedural Errors to Defend Against Drug Possession Charges
    Using Procedural Errors to Defend Against Drug Possession Charges
    If you are facing drug charges, you probably know that there’s a lot at stake. In addition to a fine, driver’s license suspension, and possible incarceration, a conviction for drug possession can affect your ability to find employment. (more…)
  • What Is Domestic Violence?
    What Is Domestic Violence?
    It is a common misconception that domestic violence is a criminal charge, but domestic violence is actually a term that refers to various offenses committed by a person who has a certain type of relationship with the victim. Domestic violence can only occur between current or former spouses, people who...
  • U.S. Supreme Court Strikes down N.C. Law Banning Sex Offenders from Social Networking Websites
    U.S. Supreme Court Strikes down N.C. Law Banning Sex Offenders from Social Networking Websites
    A North Carolina law that banned sex offenders from accessing social media websites that could be used by children has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to The Verge, the law made it a felony for sex offenders to use Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites....
  • Mississippi District Judge Reprimanded for Delayed Rulings
    Mississippi District Judge Reprimanded for Delayed Rulings
    Newark, NJ- In court, a delayed ruling can leave a case to languish for months, sometimes years, which adds to the backlog experienced by many courts across New Jersey and the U.S. overall. Some delays are just part of the adjudication process, but some judges put off ruling for excessive...