Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

2c : 35-10a

I recently was arrested for possession of under 50 grams and paraphernalia.. it is my first charge but I am disabled and have had two hips replaced and spine fusion as well as a few other operations due to my two degenerative bone disease.. I am 28 yrs old ... I smoke to reduce my pain, and to increase my appetite since I take over 12 different meds.... I am unable to get it per scribed to me due to the fact it has not passed In NJ ...6 months earlier on Jan 5th the home in which i rent a room was raided and my landlord arrested for selling and what not I was also given a possession charge for under 50 grams but was never given a court date ... the detective who arrested us stated that if I became an informant that he would help me out... But I am disabled and do not get around well so I was unable to bring him some one since I do not really know many people.... Again when I was busted on June 26th again I was told that if I helped them I would be let off easy.... Now from those two separate events I have been given a court date for Aug 21st at 1pm in municipal court... I have documented proof of my aliments and can get more if needed... But knowing from the first bust my condition would it not be entrapment ?


Asked on 7/14/09, 4:32 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: 2c : 35-10a

You do not need the good will of the police. As a first offender you are entitled to first offender treatment, involving supervision by the probation

department and then the dismissal of the charges.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 7/14/09, 5:15 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: 2c : 35-10a

I would have to see the police report and other evidence before I could give you an answer, so the best answer I can give you at this time is MAYBE. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please contact me to discuss this case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

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Answered on 7/14/09, 6:18 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: 2c : 35-10a

You should get a good attorney but I am wondering if you can even afford it. Call me to discuss and I'll see what options you have. 732/247/3340

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Answered on 7/14/09, 6:33 pm
david bildner bildner law firm

Re: 2c : 35-10a

You would probably qualify for favorable first-offender status on one charge, but that is less likely with 2. It is only entrapment if the police goad you into doing something that you would not otherwise have done. There is no evidence of that here. You still may have defenses, though. There ARE rules about searches and seizures. You really should speak with an attorney. Call me if you would like to discuss it further at 877*688*3879.

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Answered on 7/14/09, 7:20 pm
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

Re: 2c : 35-10a

First off, I sympathize with the situation and would like to do whatever I can to help you get through this mess. Your real problem is that although this is a first offense and you will probably qualify for first time offender treatment, how willing are you to fight the case and try to win? I would like to discuss this with you, either by phone or by e-mail.

Mike

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Answered on 7/14/09, 11:06 pm


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