Is Intoxication or Being High a Defense Against Criminal Charges?

Addiction can ruin lives if proper help isn't found early on. Alcohol, drugs, and crime often go hand-in-hand so it's important for addicts and those around them to recognize their addiction early on before they potentially commit any crimes. This is why rehabs like The Ohana Hawaii (theohanahawaii.com/) are committed...

The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the "assistance of counsel" for every criminal defendant. If you are facing criminal charges and you cannot afford an attorney, you have the option to be represented by a public defender. (more…)

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....

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently reversed the judgment of the Appellate Division in a drug possession case that highlighted an important question about search and seizure laws: At what point does a field inquiry escalate into an investigative detention? (more…)

Elizabeth, NJ- Legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use is spreading across the U.S. Eight states, and Washington D.C. have already legalized marijuana for recreational use, and 28 states including New Jersey allow medical marijuana sales. Even as marijuana legalization is growing; there is still confusion about when a...