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On November 9, 2018, 23-year-old Jihaad Haskins of Newark was stopped by Lieutenant Guensch of the Millburn Police Department after Lieutenant Guensch observed him walking down the right lane of JFK Highway. After Lieutenant Guensch effectuated the stop, he conducted an investigation, wherein he allegedly found eight items worth an aggregate amount of $305.50 in […]

According to a recent news report, a 30-year-old man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana. Police said that a Layton man was pulled over for speeding on the night of Friday, October 26 around 9 p.m. The man, identified as Richard Samartin, was hit with a slew of charges […]

A recent poll of residents in New Jersey has found an increase in support for the legalization of marijuana in the Garden State. The poll, conducted by Rutgers/Eagleton, found that six in 10 residents of New Jersey support the legalization of marijuana in both the use of the drug and possession of the drug. The […]

With the legalization of weed a future possibility, more people are unsure of what substance use is considered okay while driving.  More specifically, those legally using marijuana want to know if it is illegal to drive while under the influence of this drug’s effects.  The simple answer is a resounding and definite yes. Regardless of […]

31 Arrested in NJ “Operation Forefathers” Drug Bust Authorities in New Jersey conducting a routine traffic stop uncovered a massive 430 doses of heroin and 43 baggies of marijuana hidden inside the vehicle. A separate drug bust in the week uncovered about 20 kilograms of drugs hidden inside onion boxes. Drug Bust in New Jersey […]

Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in New Jersey In recent years, there has been growing public support for medicinal and even recreational marijuana use. Several states have introduced and passed legislation to decriminalize or legalize the substance. Marijuana advocates are excited about New Jersey’s latest draft proposal that would legalize small amounts of the drug. New Jersey […]

Michele Finizio Speaks to The Inquirer About Marijuana Legalization in NJ and PA Marijuana possession has been all but decriminalized in the Philadelphia area. In recent years, police officers would arrest thousands of people annually for even the smallest amount found on their person. Now, officers are instead issuing tickets that result in $25 fines. […]

Prescription Drugs and Driving When most people hear about a DUI or DWI charge, they automatically think of alcohol as the culprit behind the driver’s intoxication. While this is often the case, drivers can also be charged with this offense when they are under the influence of other drugs like cocaine, heroin, or prescription pills. […]

Difference Between Shoplifting and Kleptomania Incredibly, about 27 million people are charged with shoplifting each year in the United States alone. These crimes cost businesses an overwhelming $49 billion every year. Shoplifting is a very misunderstood crime because a person’s reasons for committing the crime may include pure greed, necessity, or even mental health issues. […]

Marijuana is slowly becoming legalized around America, but it is far from being a legal right of the people.  Currently, there are only 30 states that allow any legal weed use, while only 9 of those allow it to be used both medicinally and recreationally.  New Jersey is on the list of states that only […]