Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Police Officer Possession of Marijuana

Hello: If you are a police New Jersey Police Officer and was arrested in NY during a drug raid. Got caugh with Marijuana and your job was notified, and you were suspended without pay until an internal investigation. Will you be fired from your job or suspended?. Please give me scenario of what can happen.

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Asked on 10/14/02, 1:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brendan Chao Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counselor at Law

Re: Police Officer Possession of Marijuana

Depends on your contract. Is there a collective bargaining agreement between the police department and New Jersey, or whatever town you work in? There should be a union rep. that you can speak to concerning possible bases for termination from the police department.

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Answered on 10/14/02, 2:17 pm


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