New Jersey Marijuana Felony Offense Attorneys
Under New Jersey state law, it's easy to end up with a felony charge for marijuana possession, use, or cultivation. Indeed, if you're arrested and convicted for growing marijuana plants in the privacy of your apartment or home, you can be charged with a first-degree felony - the same level of crime as premeditated murder or child rape! Even if you intended to use the plants for recreational or medicinal purposes, you can be slapped with a 20-year sentence and a $300,000 fine.
Other felony offenses include:
- Selling marijuana
- Selling less than an ounce of pot within 500 feet of special designated areas (such as public parks)
- Selling marijuana of any amount to pregnant women or teenagers under the age 18
- Selling any marijuana paraphernalia
- Cultivating any amount of pot with the intent to sell
- Possessing marijuana in excess of 50 grams
Tens of thousands of individuals every year are sentenced to jail time for marijuana felony offenses. On top of having to serve time, convicted marijuana felons get put through the wringer in other ways. Convicted felons may lose the right to bear arms, the right to apply for certain government jobs, the right to serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, or Air Force, and the right to sit on a jury. On top of that, convicted offenders may be forced to pay enormous fines and may have a very difficult time finding employment or securing loans or credit.
Just because you're charged with a New Jersey marijuana felony offense doesn't mean that you're guaranteed to serve jail time. Statistically, over a third of individuals convicted end up escaping with just probation. And depending on your legal counsel, you may be able to bargain the charges down or get them dismissed entirely.
That said, given the high stakes for you and your future, it makes a lot of sense to opt for experienced legal assistance. The team of Lependorf & Silverstein is here to help. Find out more about our services at www.lependorfsilverstein.com, or phone us at 609-240-0040 to get a free, no obligation consultation with us.
Contact our team at Lependorf & Silverstein for a free consultation and let our smart, aggressive legal representation go to work for you today.