The New NORML-New Jersey Informed Marijuana Community - The Legal Corner http://normlnj.org/mb_normlnj A place to talk about marijuana legal problems and the Courts en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:52:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://normlnj.org/mb_normlnj/images/misc/rss.jpg The New NORML-New Jersey Informed Marijuana Community - The Legal Corner http://normlnj.org/mb_normlnj <![CDATA[HELP!! I need advice on the CD program & my arrest in general]]> http://normlnj.org/mb_normlnj/showthread.php?t=1447&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:13:05 GMT Hi. I'm new to the NORML forums... My name is Mary Harrington, I live in Madison (Morris County). I'm 20 years old. Last weekend me & two of my friends were arrested in Harding township for possession (2C:25-10A (4)), paraphernalia (2C: 36-2) and possessing alcoholic beverages (2C:33-15A).
On the Summons they are all listed as Disorderly Persons Offenses.
I was pulled over for having an expired registration, cops saw the alcohol, and saw rolling papers, then smelled weed. Searched car and found 2gs, bowl, and grinder.
Since I was driving the car, I also received traffic violations for Expired Registration and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle (39:4-49.1).
This is my first drug offense.
As of right now, I do not have a lawyer, and my court date is next Tuesday (8/24/10).
My two friends have a lawyer, and he strongly suggested that we all plead not guilty. He said that pleading guilty is the worst thing we could do and that we could be on probation for 1 year as opposed to 6 months.
I'm not sure what to do :confused:
I am planning on requesting Conditional Discharge.
The cop told me that the ticket for Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle will be merged with the other charges. Does this mean that if I complete probation it will all get dropped? I'm not really sure what the term 'merged' means.

Any advice/comments/suggestions??

Thanks for your help :) ]]> The Legal Corner marmaladeskies76 http://normlnj.org/mb_normlnj/showthread.php?t=1447 <![CDATA[LEGAL CASE - "Name Change Request denied again!!"]]> http://normlnj.org/mb_normlnj/showthread.php?t=1433&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:41:39 GMT
The Saga Continues....



Ed Forchion's Name Change Request to NJWeedman.com Denied!


Hollywood, CA - As Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman continues to tote on for potheads across America, and pretty much around the world, a new chapter has developed in the story for this "Public Enemy #420." The "Superhero of the Potheads" has been diligently attempting to legally change his name to NJWeedman.com since 2002. Denied the request in New Jersey in 2003 when he was residing there, Forchion attempted again this past month, July 2010, in Los Angeles. His request was again denied.

Cites Forchion, "In 2001 I petitioned the State of New Jersey to legally change my name to "NJWEEDMAN.COM". The State of New Jersey fought me for three years, eventually winning a ruling in NJ Appellate court (re: "In the matter of NJweedman.com") to deny me on the grounds that my name "NJweedman.com" was in essence, branding myself in a criminal manner. The state successfully argued that my name would enhance my criminal business of selling weed, a crime in Jersey. (See: http://www.njweedman.com/namechange.htm )

"Well two years ago," Forchion continues, "I moved to Los Angeles where, through Prop. 215, the issue of marijuana is a more legalized discussion. Most folks know I operate the Liberty Bell Temple (www.libertybelltemple.com) and provide marijuana daily to our constituents. So this April I decided to once again petition to change my name to "NJweedman.com" - Case No. LS020013." (See http://www.njweedman.com/la_name_change_petition.pdf)

To NJWeedman's dismay, Los Angeles Judge James A. Steele denied his petition and based his decision on the issue that Forchion, as a person, is not an actual domain! The Judge ruled that the "'.com' was owned by (ICANN) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Forchion argues however that this is not true and ICANN doesn't own but simply regulates and manages the internet. The Judge further claims that this name change would create some confusion. (See: http://www.njweedman.com/la_namechange_denial.pdf )

Forchion responds, "There is no case law to support his position and I will be filing an appeal."

NJWeedman.com is seeking legal counsel and financial support. Hit him up at njweedman@yahoo.com and check him out at http://www.LibertyBellTemple.com.




THE TRENTONIAN - "SO HOW DOES THE DEFENDANT NJweedman.com, PLEAD?"

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