Bayonne, NJ asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for New Jersey

Q: i no longer wish to go to drug therapy ordered by my dyfs worker. the only finding is my positive marijuana test.

i have been going for substance abuse treatment for 3 month and have been compliant. i still test positive for marijuana and i stopped going to treatment for two weeks, now my substance abuse treatment center is closing my patient case as non compliant. how can i fight this and stop having to go to treatment as it is taking away a lot of quality time from being with my child?

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H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: Best way to fight any legal battle is with an experienced Attorney, however drug testing and therapy is common for these types of cases and you would have to prove how it would effect you differently and in a more adverse way than others that are assigned the same treatment.

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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Milltown, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: You should get a medical marijuana card asap.

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