Drug Charges

Drug Charges

Ways You can Still be Charged with Marijuana in New Jersey

I thought marijuana was legal in New Jersey, so why am I being charged with a crime? In 2021, the New Jersey Legislature legalized possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Nonetheless, the state did not decriminalize marijuana in its entirety. In fact, individuals can be charged with high level crimes involving marijuana, […]

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Facing Charges from a Motor Vehicle Stop

Have you been arrested during a motor vehicle stop in Morris County NJ? Our local criminal lawyers can help. Getting pulled over by the police is anxiety-producing. Sometimes you do not even understand why the flashing lights appear in your rear-view mirror. By understanding what could get you pulled over, why an arrest may occur, […]

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Drug Charges

Vape E-Cigarette Criminal Charges in NJ

Charged with E-Cigarette and Drugs Morristown NJ While vaping and e-cigarette use is legal when used properly in New Jersey, vape pens and electronic cigarettes can be used for illegal purposes as well. For example, vaping has become a way to ingest illegal drugs, including marijuana. Under these circumstances, charges can arise related to using […]

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Drug Charges

What is the Degree of a Drug Charge in New Jersey?

How Do I Know the Degree of My Drug Charges? Every criminal charge in New Jersey is classified by a “degree.” A degree is generally a level of seriousness for the crime. As the degrees decrease, the crime is considered more severe under the law and has harsher penalties if you are convicted. In the […]

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Trio Charged with Heroin Distribution in Morris County, NJ

Suspects from Netcong and Budd Lake Face Heroin Possession & Distribution Charges in Morris County, New Jersey Three Morris County residents face criminal charges for allegedly conspiring to distribute heroin in New Jersey. The suspects in the drug crime case are 50-year-old Debra Hartle, her 29-year-old daughter Amanda Hartle, and 52-year-old Murad Malone. The Hartles […]

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Long Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling Prescription Drugs

Newark Doctor from Long Valley, NJ Charged with Medicare Fraud & Oxycodone Distribution A doctor from Morris County, NJ is headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to prescription drug distribution and Medicare fraud. The defendant, 71-year-old Jose Leyson, lives in Long Valley, an unincorporated community within Washington Township, New Jersey. According to authorities, Leyson […]

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Pot Charges Dismissed Mendham Township NJ, State Failed to Provide Lab Results in Reasonable Time

Marijuana Possession Lawyers Morris County NJ Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams, Disorderly Persons Offense The Morris County NJ marijuana lawyers at the Tormey Law Firm LLC appeared on a possession of marijuana case in Mendham Township Municipal Court this week in Mendham NJ. Our client was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams, a disorderly […]

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Drug Epidemic Forums to Be Held in Morris County, NJ This Week

Morris County officials will be participating in drug epidemic programs taking place in Randolph and Florham Park, NJ. The programs are focused on the heroin and prescription opioid epidemic that has resulted in thousands of deaths in New Jersey and across the US. In fact, according to statistics compiled by the National Institute on Drug […]

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