Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Deaths, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-9

Burlington County authorities recently filed charges against an individual for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced cocaine to a college student. Additionally, the authorities claim the substance caused the student to overdose and die. Furthermore, an autopsy apparently determined the death was caused by fentanyl toxicity, per the government. Indeed, a grand jury indicted the individual on a charge of strict liability for drug-induced deaths. Moreover, the indictment includes five counts of possessing or distributing drugs.

Meanwhile in Ocean County, authorities charged a teenager with selling the fatal dose of heroin and fentanyl to a Toms River man. Additionally, the authorities claim this defendant supplied the lethal heroin and fentanyl found in the victim’s system. Consequently, the individual faces a charge of strict liability for drug-induced deaths, per the County Prosecutor. Read More

Marijuana Distribution, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-5

Franklin Township cops recently charged a soccer coach for alleged marijuana distribution. The investigation began two months ago, per the news. And it culminated with a traffic stop. Indeed, the cops stopped the coach in a Malaga business parking lot. The cops arrested the high school boys’ soccer coach and a passenger in the vehicle. A search of the coach’s home resulted in the alleged seizure of two pounds of marijuana candies. Additionally, the cops allegedly seized $10,000 in cash, per the news. Remarkably, the news does not divulge the details of the two-month investigation. Furthermore, the news does not reveal why the police executed enforcement action at a local business as opposed to the coach’s residence. Furthermore, the news does not indicate how the police can prove the candy contains marijuana. Read More

Controlled Dangerous Substances Near or On School Property, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-7

Hoboken cops recently charged a man while he was walking near a public housing complex with various offense. The cops approached the man because he allegedly had an arrest warrant for theft. But as the cops approached, the man walked away. Additionally, the cops claim he ignored their orders to stop. Furthermore, he allegedly ran from them. Moreover, when they caught him, he allegedly resisted handcuffs. Finally, they allegedly found a sandwich-type bag of marijuana and several Xanax pills without a valid prescription. Consequently, the cops charged him with marijuana possession and marijuana possession within 500 feet public housing. Additionally, the cops charged him with drug possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet public housing. Furthermore, they charged him with controlled dangerous substances near or on school property, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Finally, they charged him with defiant trespassing, bail jumping and resisting arrest. Read More

Marijuana Use or Being Under the Influence, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-10

Officers in Hoboken, NJ, recently charged a suspect with various offenses, including marijuana use or being under the influence. It all began when the cops saw the subject walking with a woman one night on a Hudson County street, per nj dot com. Indeed, the cops claim they saw the subject take out an item, manipulate it, light it, and smoke it.¹ But the news does not reveal what he removed the item from. Nevertheless, the cops claim the odor of marijuana increased as they approached the man.² Additionally, the man allegedly tried to hide one item between two parked cars and another item in his jacket when he saw the cops approach. Consequently, the cops charged the man with marijuana use or being under the influence. Read More

CDS Distribution in a school zone, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-7

Winslow Township cops arrested two people on drug charges and a third on weapons offenses after a weeks-long investigation. Narcotics officers executed search warrants at two homes following investigations into drug sales there. And they allegedly found cocaine, oxycodone, marijuana, packaging materials and more than $1,600 in cash. Additionally, they allegedly found a loaded 9mm handgun and a defaced .22-caliber rifle in a vehicle. Consequently, the cops charged the various people with CDS distribution in a school zone, and the following crimes:

Heroin Possession, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-10

Like fish trapped in a barrel, four people in a Monroe Township home found themselves targeted by police during a raid this week. Indeed, the cops invaded the home and arrested four people after a five-month investigation. Along the way, they allegedly found heroin, crack cocaine, and marijuana. Consequently, the cops charged the various individuals with heroin possession, cocaine possession, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, distribution/manufacture of heroin, distribution/manufacture of cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.

But here is a question. Specifically, why does nj dot com have only scant details to report? Most likely nj dot com got its information from a news release, which some would consider a tool of government propaganda. Read more

Methamphetamine Possession, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-10

You remember when Walter White shaved his head on Breaking Bad. Owing to his chemotherapy, Walt opted for this new look. And a short time later, he visited Tuco to collect money. Indeed, Walt’s edge in the negotiation consisted of an explosive that looked like his special crystal meth. And you definitely remember when Jesse Pinkman shaved his head. Jesse fell off the wagon after he assassinated Gale Boetticher at point blank range, yo. Breaking Bad offers fantastic entertainment. Therefore, a news item I saw this week about an arrest involving methamphetamine possession and distribution in South Jersey’s sleepy Gibbstown grabbed my attention. Read more

Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-5

Warren cops charged a West Virginia couple with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute after finding 11 pounds of alleged marijuana, per nj dot com. Initially the cops pulled over the car at 3:30 a.m. for erratic driving. By the way, driving at 3:30 a.m. is not against the law. But cops will illegally stop cars on a mere hunch of driving while intoxicated. While speaking with the pair, the cop claims he smelled an odor of burnt and raw marijuana inside the car. And after searching the vehicle, the cops seized 10 plastic bags from the trunk Read more

Fraudulently Obtaining CDS, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-13

Westampton cops charged a Delanco woman with using a forged prescription to get painkillers. Indeed, they arrested the woman at a CVS where she allegedly presented a forged script for oxycodone and, previously, Xanax. The authorities charged the woman with forgery, fraudulently obtaining CDS (prescription medication), and attempting to obtain CDS (prescription medication) by fraud.

WebMD dot com provides these warning signs of painkiller addiction. They are:

Thinking alot about your medication
Taking different amounts than prescribed by your doctor
Doctor shopping
Getting painkillers from other sources
Long term painkiller use
Getting angry when someone tries to talk about it Read more

Schedule IV, Controlled Dangerous Substances, N.J.S.A. 24:21-8

Schedule IV

a. Tests. The director shall place a substance in Schedule IV if he finds that the substance: (1) has low potential for abuse relative to the substances listed in Schedule III; (2) has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; and (3) may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the substances listed in Schedule III.

b. The controlled dangerous substances listed in this section are included in Schedule IV.

c. Any material, compound, mixture or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances having a potential for abuse associated with Read more

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