Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: Late on conditional discharge fines

The defense of a person charged with possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia is not impossible. Attorneys should not merely suggest that their client plead guilty to save a few dollars. 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 (CDS).

The Municipal Courts in New Jersey have jurisdiction to hear the following drug related 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 CDS to police; NJSA 2C:36 2, possession of drug paraphernalia. N.J.S.A. 2C: 36A 1 provides that a person not previously convicted of a drug offense either under Title 2C or Title 24 and who has not previously been granted "supervisory treatment" under 24:21 27 (Old Drug Law CD), 2C:43 12 (PTI) or 2C: 36A l (conditional discharge) may apply for a conditional discharge.

For more information, go tohttp://www.njlaws.com/conditional_discharge_first_time_drug_offenders.htm