Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

1st time possession

Hi, arrested at 39 years old no criminal record. Caught with someone who had one only one bag of crack. she did not claim it was hers so I got arrested. Happened in paterson nj they knocked it back to municipal court not superior but I cant sleep i am so worried. How can I not go to jail, I am truly sorry and scared also what usually happens to first time ever in trouble people??? I will accept anything any fine but I dont want to go to jail. Help a person who is really upset!!!


Asked on 12/17/05, 8:11 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: 1st time possession

If you have no prior adult drug convictions you are eligible for first offender treatment whereby you are supervised for a period and your charge is dismissed. You codefendant might be able to take the weight causing your case to be dismissed. Visit my website and call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 12/19/05, 12:35 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: 1st time possession

You are very lucky that this got knocked down to municipal court. The potential penalties if it had stayed in the higher level county court could have been very severe. There are a number of different ways to try and prevent you from having to do any jail time. It would be too difficult to write them out in detail here. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts in New Jersey in the past.I would like to talk to you on the phone about this matter. Please contact me to discuss what can be done in your case to minimize the penalties you are facing, or maybe even eliminate the charge altogether. There is never any cost for simply discussing a case with me. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 12/19/05, 12:54 pm
Ana Esteves Law Office of Ana P. Esteves

Re: 1st time possession

Get an attorney. You could be eligible for the 1st offender/conditional discharge program. You can email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 12/17/05, 11:45 pm


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