Disorderly persons offenses and indictable offenses in New Jersey can carry heightened penalties when more than one crime is charged at the same time. When drugs and weapons allegations are included in the same case, the accused party must understand how these offenses interact with one another and change the landscape for potential consequences. Specifically
Drinking on Probation, PTI, Conditional Discharge, or after DUI License Suspension in New Jersey
When you are placed on probation or a similar restriction in New Jersey, you may not be able to do some of the things that you would normally do. In some circumstances, drinking alcohol is among them. Below we take a look at various types of restrictions that may be in place while on probation,
7 Must-Know Tidbits About Juvenile Marijuana Possession in New Jersey
Juvenile Arrested for Marijuana in Morris County?
Many of the same laws apply in full force to juveniles just as they do to adults in New Jersey. However, juveniles are often treated differently with more minor offenses, and some drug crimes will fall under this more lenient treatment. One of the most common drug crimes
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Student Facing Drug Distribution Charge Results in No Criminal Record
Falsely Accused of Drug Distribution in Morris County NJ
FDU Student Charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
The Morris County criminal defense attorneys at the Tormey Law Firm LLC recently represented a client who was charged with possession of marijuana with intent
Marijuana Decriminalization May be Coming to New Jersey Soon
Is New Jersey Headed toward Legal Marijuana?
The war over marijuana rages on in New Jersey, with politicians and lawmakers taking up sides. Officials in Jersey City are on the pro-decriminalization side of the argument, which is manifested in their actions of late. Mayor Steve Fulop and Chief Prosecutor of Jersey City, Jacob Hudnut, recently
Drug Epidemic Programs in Randolph, Florham Park This Week
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office plans to participate in drug epidemic programs being held in Randolph and Florham Park this week.
The objective of the programs is to raise awareness of the heroin and prescription drug epidemic that has caused thousands of deaths and destroyed countless lives in NJ and throughout the United States. The
Suspect in Fatal Heroin Overdose in Hanover NJ Gets Prison Time
A Hillside, New Jersey man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitted that he sold drugs that led to a man’s death in Hanover, NJ.
The suspect is a 35-year-old who lived in Hillside in Union County, NJ. Before the suspect moved to Hillside, he lived in Irvington in Essex County, New
Morris County Jail Inmate Allegedly Busted with Heroin, Prescription Drugs
A man serving time at the Morris County Jail in Morristown was allegedly caught with prescription drugs and heroin inside his cell.
The suspect is a 30-year-old man who previously resided in the Towaco area of Montville in Morris County, NJ. He is currently behind bars at the Morris County Correctional Facility.
When corrections officers
Authorities Investigate Paterson Man for Fatal Drug Overdose in Jefferson, NJ
Police in Jefferson Township NJ are investigating a Paterson man for possibly selling heroin to someone who later died due to an overdose.
The suspect is a 28-year-old man from Paterson, New Jersey. According to Morris County prosecutors, telephone records indicate that the suspect may have sold heroin to the victim shortly before the victim
“Hope Unit” at Morris County Jail Offers Drug Counseling Services to Inmates
There will soon be a new unit at the Morris County Jail in Morristown, New Jersey. According to authorities, the new unit will provide drug and alcohol recovery services for inmates with addiction problems.
The new unit is being called the “Hope Wing.” Morris County officials decided to open the Hope Wing in order