In most U.S. states, a person must be at least 18 years old in order to consent to getting married. However, these age requirements can easily be set aside when certain legal “exceptions” apply, whether it’s a parent consenting to the marriage or a judge providing...
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Month: April 2016
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Challenging Legalized Marijuana in Colorado
The United States Supreme Court has said that it will not hear a case challenging Colorado’s legalized marijuana laws. The lawsuit was filed by Colorado’s neighboring states, Nebraska and Oklahoma, with the plaintiffs alleging that the legalization of pot in Colorado...
New Jersey Supreme Court Denies Challenge of Roving Wiretaps
The NJ Supreme Court recently handed down a decision that potentially expands the ability of state law enforcement to use roving wiretaps in criminal cases. The important decision was issued in the case of Hector Feliciano, a convicted drug dealer who had been accused...
Federal Officials Call on Doctors in NJ, PA, Other States to Use National Database to Track Prescription Drugs
More Americans than ever are addicted to prescription drugs, with prescription drug overdose deaths at an all-time high, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The federal government has responded by pushing states, including New...