New Jersey Marijuana Possession Defense Lawyers
Let's delve into New Jersey law as it applies to marijuana possession.
If you're arrested for possession of 50 grams or less, then you can be charged with a misdemeanor, sent to jail for half a year, and fined $1,000. If you're caught with more than 50 grams of marijuana on you, however, you can be hit with a felony and have to serve 18 months in jail and pay a fine of $25,000. That's a huge difference in penalty, so defendants should take note. If you're caught smoking or possessing marijuana within 1,000 feet of a park, housing project, or school, you face 100 hours of community service in addition to your minimum jail time, and your fine will likely go up as well. Whether you are facing felony or misdemeanor possession charges, contact our skilled Princeton NJ marijuana possession defense attorneys today.
Possession of marijuana paraphernalia is also considered illegal under New Jersey Law. If arrested and convicted of this crime, you can be slapped with a misdemeanor, a six-month jail sentence, and a fine of $1,000.
Certain other circumstances surrounding your arrest can potentially exacerbate your legal woes. These could include:
- Being arrested simultaneously for possession, use, sale, or cultivation of other narcotics (e.g. heroin/opiates, cocaine, etc.)
- Possessing marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school or within 500 feet of a park
- Employing a juvenile in a Drug Distribution scheme
- Being arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana
- Begin arrested in violation of a parole or probation
- Committing a crime (such as resisting an officer, assault and battery, robbery, or vandalism) while under the influence of marijuana
To avoid license suspensions, fines, incarceration, and other penalties, you need to connect with a reputable, battle proven attorney to advocate for you. Find out more about the firm of Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. here at www.nj-marijuanadefense.com, or call us at any time for a free consultation at 609-240-0040.
Contact our team of aggressive NJ marijuana possession defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein for a free consultation and let our smart, aggressive legal representation go to work for you today.