Category: Offenses Against Public Order, Health and Decency

Drug paraphernalia, defined

Drug paraphernalia, N.J.S.A. 2c:36-1

drug paraphernalia, N.J.S.A. 2c:36-1, aeration, aeroponics, ATM, aunt mary, bat, bc bud, big h, brown sugar, brown, black tar, blunt, bong, bowl, cashed, chillum, China white, chipper, chiva, chronic, dank, dime, dope, drag, Dr. Feelgood, dug out, empty, head shop, hell dust, hit, horse, joint, junk, mary, mary jane, Mr. Brownstone, munchies, negra, nickel, o, oh-zee, one hitter, oney bat, piece, pinch hitter, pinchie, roach, roach clip, shwag, smack, spliff, sploof, spoof, thunder, toke, trees, 420Drug paraphernalia means all equipment, products and materials of any kind which are used or intended for use in:

  • planting, propagating, cultivating, growing,
  • harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting,
  • producing, processing, preparing, testing,
  • analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing,
  • containing, concealing, ingesting, inhaling,
  • or otherwise introducing into the human body
  • a controlled dangerous substance, controlled substance analog or toxic chemical
  • in violation of the provisions of chapter 35 of this title.

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Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in Prostitution, N.J.S.A. 2c:34-1.1

soliciting prostitution, N.J.S.A. 2c:34-1, Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in Prostitution, N.J.S.A. 2c:34-1.1Newark cops arrested 11 men for allegedly soliciting prostitution, per nj dot com. The operation took place after residents had complained to the police. Most of the Johns lived in Newark, but a few came from out of state. The Johns allegedly asked an undercover cop for sex, per nj dot com. Although the news item mentioned soliciting prostitution, for the reasons that follow the police probably charged the Johns with Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in Prostitution.

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Definitions for Prostitution, N.J.S.A. 2c:34-1

Definitions for Prostitution

definitions for prostitution, N.J.S.A. 2c:34-1The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice provides the following definitions for prostitution.

Prostitution is

  • sexual activity with another person in exchange for something of economic value, or
  • the offer or acceptance of an offer to engage in sexual activity in exchange for something of economic value.

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Maintaining Heroin Manufacturing Facility, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-4

Maintaining Heroin Manufacturing Facility, N.J.S.A. 2c-35-4, New Jersey, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Criminal Defense Attorney, Criminal Lawyer, Criminal Attorney, mack, Snow, Junk, Powder, Birdie Powder, Black Tar, Tar, Black Eagle, Brown, Brown Sugar, Brown Crystal, Brown Tape, Horse, White Horse, Mexican Horse, Mexican Mud, Mexican Brown, Mexican Tar, China White, Dragon, Dope, H, Big H, Hero, Mud, Skag, Snow, Snowball, Scat, Skunk, Sack, Boy, He, White, White Stuff, White Girl, White Boy, White Nurse, White LadyAnother press release written by a police department made the so-called news. I blogged about this practice previously, and the problems it poses for media objectivity. Per this propaganda piece, cops in Lavallette arrested a man for maintaining heroin manufacturing facility. To his credit, however, the author disclosed his source as a “press release.”
http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2017/01/nj_man_charged_with_maintaining_heroin_manufacturi.html (last visited January 19, 2017).
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Cyber-Harassment, N.J.S.A. 2c:33-4.1

cyber-harassment, n.j.s.a. 2c:33-4.1, new jersey, criminal defense, juvenile defense, attorney, lawyerPolice in Andover, NJ, charged three middle school students with cyber-harassment and harassment, per the news. About 13 to 14 years old, the youths allegedly posted an offending photo and comments on Instagram.The news, however, did not report the offensive statement. Instead, the news obliquely reported the trio posted the photo “along with alarming comments toward students,” per the police. Read more


Obstructing Highways and Other Public Passages, N.J.S.A. 2c:33-7

Obstructing Highways and Other Public Passages, N.J.S.A. 2c:33-7, marijuanaCarneys Point cops charged a man with possession, use, or being under the influence of marijuana under 50 grams and obstructing highways and other public passages. The police claim they found him around 10 a.m. on January 5, lying in a street, per nj dot com. Unsurprisingly, the news reported this man’s name, age, and the town where he lives. And perhaps just as unsurprisingly, the news did not report what the police observed when they found the man.
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Defaced Firearm Possession, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-3d

defaced-firearm-possessionOn New Year’s Day, Penns Grove police stopped a motorist based on a tip, per the news. During the stop, the cops claim they found a gun with a defaced serial number, marijuana, and money. Consequently, the police charged the man with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon while committing a drug offense, possession of a weapon by certain person, defaced firearm possession, and marijuana possession, according to police. Read more

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

rock, c, cocaine, cocaine possession, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-10, crack, coke, snow, flake, snowflake, snow cone, charlie, lois lane, chuck norris, glitter, gutter glitter, white ghost, white powder, powder, sugar, llelo, yeyo, yayo, champagne, blow, girlfriend, girl, white horse, white lady, lady, hubbas, balls, biscuits, freebase, candy, bubble gum, gum, base, crackers, woolie, woolah, woo-woo, candy flipping, whiz bang, juice joint, p–funk, sheet rocking, primos, snowcaps, base house, rock house, stem, glass house, base pipe, freebase, eightball, biscuits, bag of rocks, twenty, boulder, 50, 150, zoomer, gank, wake up, pusher, pumper, dealer, connection, hookup, tweaker, amped, rail, line, bump, toot, snortCranford cops charged three men with crimes on New Year’s Day, per nj dot com. During a car stop, the cops found suspected cocaine and marijuana, and an alleged handgun, per the news. Consequently, the cops charged the driver and one friend with cocaine possession, marijuana possession under 50 grams, drug paraphernalia possession, and possession of a handgun. Additionally, they charged the driver with careless driving, driving with a suspended license, and CDS possession in a motor vehicle. Finally, they charged the third man with marijuana possession under 50 grams and drug paraphernalia possession.
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Methamphetamine Distribution, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-5

Methamphetamine Distribution, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-5, Crank, Crystal, Crystal Glass, Crystal Meth, Christina, Tina, Cris, Cristy, Chalk, Chalk Dust, Meth, Ice, Speed, Geep, Getter, Getgo, Go Fast, G, Trash, Garbage, Wash, White Cross, White Crunch, Hanyak, Hironpon, Hiropon, Hot Ice, Super Ice, Batu, Kaksonjae, LA Glass, LA Ice, Ice Cream, Quartz, Chunky Love, Cookies, Cotton Candy, Dunk, Gak, Go-Go Juice, Junk, No Doze, Pookie, Rocket Fuel, Scooby Snax, Get Geared Up, Go Fast, Crankster Gangster, Chicken Flippin’, Hot Rolling, Hot Railing, Lithium Scabs, Fried, Foiled, Meth Monster, Tweaker, Meth Head, Speed Freak, Tweaked, Twacked, All Tweakened Long, Wooop Chicken, Zoomin, Getting Glassed, Box Labs, Scattered, Spun, Spun Out, Biker Coffee, Croak, Shabu, Hugs & Kisses, P & P, Party & Play,Twisters, Fire, Mexican Speed BallsThis month Middle Township police charged a pair with methamphetamine distribution, per the news. In addition to the suspected meth, the cops seized alleged cocaine and marijuana. But nj dot com did not report how much of each. Furthermore, the news site did not report if the cops charged them for the alleged cocaine and marijuana. This is one example of why the news can be read with skepticism. If the cops found marijuana and cocaine, it makes no sense for the State to decline to charge for these substances. And if the cops did not find these substances, then Read more


Possession Of Weapons For Unlawful Purposes

Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-4a, Burlington County, Burlington City, Florence, New Jersey, NJPolice in Burlington City, New Jersey, arrested a Florence man who, they allege, pistol-whipped another man. Indeed, news reports indicate the suspect struck a 51-year-old man across the face with a gun. While failing to give a motive, the cops claim the suspect “specifically targeted” the victim. Consequently, the cops charged the suspect with possession of weapons for unlawful purposes, in addition to other crimes. Read more