Some people get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) because they cause crashes. Others fail a breath test during a traffic stop. Either of those circumstances can lead to someone's prosecution. Those convicted by a judge or jury, as well as those who plead...
As the problem of fatal drug overdoses worsened across the U.S., lawmakers and public health officials looked for ways to curb it. They found that too often, people die from overdoses because the people who are with them flee the scene out of fear rather than get...
Police officers in New Jersey perform a very challenging job. They need to deter and investigate crime whenever possible, while making every reasonable effort not to violate anyone's civil rights. Unfortunately, some officers let prior experiences or personal biases...
Social awareness of how addiction intersects with criminal activity has forced major changes in how the states handle certain criminal offenses. For example, the creation of New Jersey drug courts – also known as recovery courts – has introduced an invaluable...
