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Linden NJ Police Officer Arrested, Accused of Distributing Marijuana

A Linden NJ police officer was arrested for allegedly distributing marijuana in Union County, New Jersey. The suspect is employed as a sergeant with the Linden Police Department. He was the subject of a narcotics investigation by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. Detectives with the prosecutor’s office launched the investigation after receiving a tip about […]

Plainfield Residents Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Charges

Multiple Plainfield residents were arrested this weekend on drug and weapons charges after the completion of two ongoing investigations. Authorities announced that Plainfield resident Donte Thompson was the subject of an ongoing investigation that ultimately resulted in the raiding of his Clinton Avenue residency on Saturday. During the weekend raid, police confiscated the following narcotics: […]

Fentanyl Addiction and Abuse on the Rise in New Jersey

The death of musician and singer Prince earlier this year sent shockwaves throughout the country and resulted in a lot of news stories about the risks of prescription drug abuse. That’s because Prince’s tragic death was found to be a result of a prescription opioid overdose. Prince died due to use of fentanyl, an extremely […]

What Is Simple Assault In New Jersey?

If you have been charged with a simple assault in Union County, New Jersey, including municipal courts such as Linden, Union, Cranford, Garwood, or Elizabeth, it is critical to protect your rights and build a compelling defense. The Law Offices of Edward Cooper handle simple assault cases and all associated charges across Northern and Central New […]

NJ Law Does Not Prohibit Driver Texting While Vehicle Is Stopped

Although New Jersey law enforcement officers are trying to crack down on drivers who use their cell phones to talk or text, there is a little-known loophole that has been used by some drivers to avoid traffic tickets. Shockingly, it is not currently against the law in NJ for a person behind the wheel of […]

NJ Drug Court Provides Alternatives for Non-Violent Drug Offenders

For defendants charged with low-level drug offenses like simple possession of marijuana, Drug Court offers an alternative to incarceration. For years, NJ Governor Chris Christie has touted the positive effects of alternative sentencing programs like Drug Court. According to Christie, New Jersey’s Drug Court program provides low-level drug offenders with an opportunity to focus on […]