Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania
Lawmakers look to add home cultivation, BYOC and criminal conviction expungement. It’s not only the leaves changing in the Commonwealth. Newly introduced bills and enacted legislation involving the legal use of marijuana continue to evolve, creating an ever-changing legal landscape. Just this month, lawmakers proposed a reform bill that included home cultivation, delivery and social-use of...
New Jersey Governor Signs Red-Flag Bill into Law
This new legislation looks to further curtail gun violence through intervention and prevention. September 1st marked day one for the State of New Jersey’s Red-Flag law. The legislation, in part, provides families and law enforcement authorities the ability to petition the courts to ultimately strip firearms from those considered dangerous. New Jersey joins the growing number of states...
New Jersey Takes Another Step in Safeguarding Against DWI
Governor Phil Murphy expands the use of ignition interlock devices to further deter driving under the influence. Late this summer, the State of New Jersey enacted several new laws in its on-going efforts to prevent DWI. This includes requiring an ignition interlock device installation for first time offenders convicted of drunk driving offenses and those refusing breath tests....
Back to School Tip – Keep Open Lines of Communication
Mistakes happen and addressing possible criminal offenses head on can be an important first step. It’s that time of year again as college campuses are flooded with students of every age. Whether undergraduate or graduate, newcomer or returning, it is a time of new found independence and making one’s own decisions. For parents, it can be a time of apprehension and giving often-ignored...