Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: drug procession

This is not a fourth degree charge, it is a third degree charge and you are facing jail time on this case. I would suggest you hire a lawyer. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various court 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

Re: drug procession

I assume you mean heroin. If you are a first offender you can have your case dismissed as a first offender after a period of supervision by the probation department.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: drug procession

That would be 3rd degree, not 4th. I practice in Essex County, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

Re: drug possession

I agree with the previous posters:

1. It appears to be a 3rd degree charge, not a 4th degree charge, and

2. With a clean record, you may qualify for a diversionary program that would keep your record clean

The significance of 3rd or 4th degree charge is that a 4th degree charge has a maximum sentence of 18 months, while a 3rd degree charge has a maximum sentence of 5 years. Quite a difference! There is a similar difference in the potential fines.

Once again, this is not the kind of thing you should try without a lawyer. Just the other day, I had a drug case thrown out because I demanded a speedy trial and the court took too long to get to my client. There are so many little things that can make or break your case. The consequences are too severe for on-the-job training.

Call a lawyer.

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