Man loses NJ Supreme Court drug crime case
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ByBrickfield & Donahue
A man was arrested in New Jersey in 2008 after police say he answered the
door while smoking a marijuana cigarette. The police did not obtain a
warrant before entering the man’s residence. They reportedly found
marijuana, cocaine and heroin inside the man’s apartments. The man
contested the charges saying the police should have had a warrant to enter
his apartment, but the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled against the man
last week.
They said that the police met the requirements to enter the man’s apartment
without a warrant because he tried to flee from police after police saw
the man smoking marijuana. An appellate court had previously ruled that
police did require a warrant to enter his apartment.
These cases can be very confusing for a person who is arrested. Because
there are many different court cases to examine as precedent for charges
and each situation can be unique, it is important that people understand
their basic rights. Understanding these rights can help a person ensure
they don’t say something incriminating to authorities.
Often, people who are arrested are asked questions by police. Some of these
questions might seem almost sympathetic to a person’s situation, but
any answers to these questions might later be used to help convict a person.
Speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney after an arrest
for New Jersey drug crimes might be a wise decision. They can help protect
a person’s rights and work to form a rigorous criminal defense. Sometimes
through confusion during an arrest, facts are overlooked. An attorney
can help look at the entire situation and work with the person throughout
the legal process.
Source: NBC 40, “NJ Supreme Court OKs warrantless drug arrest,” April 11, 2013
-People might have many questions about their rights after being charged
with a drug crime in New Jersey. Please visit our website to learn more
about New Jersey arrests.
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