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New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana April 12, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Cannabis Laws in New Jersey vs. New York: Know the DifferenceAs of March 31, 2021, New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21+....

Probation Violations in New Jersey

Probation Violations in New Jersey March 31, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Probation vs. Parole: What’s the Difference?Parole is a supervised early release from prison for those who were sentenced to jail or prison time. Probation is an alternative...

How Does Drug Court Work in NJ?

How Does Drug Court Work in NJ? June 08, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Is Drug Court?Drugs and alcohol are significant factors in the commission of crimes. People suffer altered states of mind and poor judgment skills when under the influence of...

Common Mistakes in Police Report Writing

Common Mistakes in Police Report Writing June 21, 2021 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC What Could Happen if My Police Report is Poorly Written?Police reports are the backbone of the criminal justice system, as they lay the foundation for a criminal case....

Can a Felon Get a U.S. Passport in NJ?

Can a Felon Get a U.S. Passport in NJ? May 31, 2022 | By Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC Who Is Ineligible for a Passport?Certain felons may be ineligible for a passport because of the type of offense they committed. Specifically, under 22 U.S. Code § 2714, a...
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