Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: drug charge

It appears that he will be discharged from his condition discharge status and face prosecution on the marijuana charge. 2C:35-10(a) is a third degree crime, so far as the herion is concerned. The five colonopine pills are probably anothr third degree offense. A third degree offense has a maximum, possible prison sentence of

five years.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Re: drug charge

Very bad. His conditional discharge case will be reopened. The 2 new cases are 3rd degree where he face 3 to 5 yrs on each one. There are option if he uses, but they are not easy. This is very serious. Please call me for further help at 201\646\9600

Re: drug charge

This is a lot of trouble. If I interpret what you wrote correctly, there are 3 different incidents, and he could face jail time for each one.

We really should talk this out...

What County and/or Municipality are we talking about? It does make a difference. I've been helping people defend criminal charges since 1991, and I think I will be able to assist here. If you are interested, please write back to schedule a time to discuss this in some detail.

Mike

Re: drug charge

Its pretty bad. However, he does have some good options left. I practice in Atlantic County, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

Re: drug charge

This is potentially bad because he is looking at doing some actual state prison time on the charge. It also means that he will be removed from the conditional discharge program and have to face the marijuana charge all over again and it will make it harder to work out a plea deal on the open charge he has for the colonopine. He definitely needs good legal representation. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to this in various courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please contact me to discuss your son's case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely your, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

Re: drug charge

The defense of a person charged with possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) is not impossible. There are a number of viable defenses and arguments which can be pursued to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence are essential to defending a client accused of involvement with controlled dangerous substances . The Municipal Court has jurisdiction to hear the following drug related Controlled Dangerous Substances offenses: NJSA 2C:5 10(a)(4), possession of 50g or less of marijuana or 5g or less of hashish; NJSA 2C:35 10(b), using or being under the influence of CDS; NJSA 2C:35 10(c), failure to deliver cocaine or other CDS to police [County Prosecutors often downgrade possession of small amounts of cocaine to this offense] ; NJSA 2C:36 2, possession of drug paraphernalia At the initial interview the defense attorney must determine what happened, what was told to police and the possible defense witnesses to be interviewed. Defense counsel should completely understand the facts and circumstances of the stop and arrest. Defense counsel should explain to the client the possible penalties which can be imposed.

If convicted, the court must impose a minimum $500.00 Drug Enforcement Reduction penalty and a $50.00 lab fee for each CDS charge. Moreover, the court must suspend the defendant's driver's license for between six months and two years. In addition, probation for up to two years, drug counseling, periodic urine testing, alcohol and/or psychiatric counseling and community service may be imposed. Fines and jail vary depending on the amount of drugs and whether the case is heard in Superior Court or Municipal Court. Jail time and fines is explained in greater details in other articles on www.njlaws.com.

We recommend you hire an attorney for this serious issue.

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Re: drug charge

The fact that he has several different drug charges pending means he is facing likely jail time. The only question is how much. That is where a skilled attorney can make a big difference. Your son, or you, should definitely speak with an attorney directly about this. Call me if you would like to discuss it further at 877*688*3879.