Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

violation of probation

I was sentenced to 2 years probation for distrubtion of cocaine and herion small amounts, i recently caught a new charge for distrubtion of cocaine for my first case i plea bargin for probation i also was violated for this new charge and i have a public defender what do you think im facing


Asked on 10/15/08, 5:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: violation of probation

You face up to the maximum for each offense to which you have pled guilty plus time up to the maximum sentence for each of your new charges on which you are found guilty or are found guilty. You might consider that you were charged with the same thing you pled guilty to while on probation for the same kind of offense. You are facing a likely prison sentence. Perhaps you need to hire an attorney?

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/15/08, 6:05 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: violation of probation

I read Mr Moore's response. Actually, you are facing prison, lots of it. You now fall under the Brimage guidelines. Thus, if this was a third degree amount, you are facing a second degree sentence if convicted at trial. Thus, that is 5 to 10 years on top of the up to 5 years on the VOP.

You need serious help right away.

I have an office in Toms River and would be more than happy to help you. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 10/15/08, 8:43 pm


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