Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute. Penalty depends on grading of the crime.

Below are the pertinent parts of the statute which you have cited. You have referred to a crime of the third degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by up to five years in prison. As you can read, the maximum fine is $25,000.00.

� 2C:35-5. Manufacturing, distributing or dispensing

a. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or purposely:

(1) To manufacture, distribute or dispense, or to possess or have under his control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; or

(2) To create, distribute, or possess or have under his control with intent to distribute, a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance.

b. Any person who violates subsection a. with respect to: ...............

(11) Marijuana in a quantity of one ounce or more but less than five pounds including any adulterants or dilutants, or hashish in a quantity of five grams or more but less than one pound including any adulterants or dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $25,000.00 may be imposed;

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Possession of marijuana over one ounce, third degree crime meaning up to 5 years in state prison plus a loss of your driving privileges for up to two years and a fine of up to $25,000.00. Please contact my office for a free consultation. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.- 908-272-0111