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37 arrested, accused of drug crime in North Camden

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Late last week, police conducted a sweep through North Camden and surrounding
areas, arresting 37 people. The people are accused of either selling or
buying drugs. It isn’t clear from a report how much or what kind of
drugs the North Camden residents are accused of dealing with. Police say
that six people were charged with selling the drugs and the rest were
arrested for buying.

When drug crime arrests occur, it is important that people understand their
rights. During drug sweeps, police arrest multiple people in a very short
period of time. This can cause confusion on behalf of both parties. Some
people might not understand their rights when they are arrested, and some
police might not follow proper procedure. When police violate a person’s
rights, they may not be able to get a fair trial or might be wrongfully
accused and convicted.

No matter how severe a person’s drug crime charge might be, the consequences
for a conviction of any drug crime can be very similar beyond, individual
sentencing. Some people might lose custody of their children if they are
convicted of a drug crime. Others might lose their jobs or be unable to
find future employment or housing.

Speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney might be a wise
decision if you are accused of a drug crime in Camden or elsewhere in
New Jersey. They can make sure your rights are protected throughout the
legal process. If your rights are violated they can help take appropriate
action to make sure you are treated fairly.

Source: The Inquirer, “Nearly 40 people arrested in North Camden drug sweep,” James Osborne, Aug. 19, 2012

-Criminal defense attorneys deal with many areas of the law. To learn more
about our criminal defense practice, please visit our drug charges site.

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