New Jersey Drug Crimes
Have You Been Charged With Possession or Distribution of CDS in Middlesex, Monmouth, Union, Ocean, Mercer or Another County? Our Highly Skilled Drug Charge Defense Lawyers Can Help.
A charge for possession, distribution or possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance (“CDS”) is much more common in New Jersey than you might have thought. There are, in fact, a wide range of drug charges that arise statewide and virtually all of them can result in imprisonment. In fact, even a simple possession offense involving heroin, cocaine, MDMA, LSD or prescription legend drugs such as Xanax, Suboxone, Oxycodone, Percocet, Hydrocodone or Valium can result in a prison or county jail sentence. The penalties and consequences are even worse if the offense is for distribution, selling or possession with intent to distribute CDS. The highly skilled lawyers at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are here to ensure that the very best outcome is reached in your drug/CDS case that is currently pending in Middlesex County, Union County, Mercer County, Ocean County, Monmouth County or another NJ county.
Statewide Defense of Charges for Drug Distribution, Drug Possession & Prescription Drug Charges
Street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, LSD and methamphetamine are illegal to possess or distribute in New Jersey under any circumstance. Possession or distribution of any controlled dangerous substance (“CDS”) is also unlawful under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 without a valid prescription or license to do so. Prescription legend drugs fall within this category and are regulated by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.5. Our accomplished drug crime attorneys have organized this site under three headings which outline the important aspects of Drug Distribution, Drug Possession and Prescription Drug Charges.
(1) Drug Distribution. Most drug and CDS distribution offense arise out of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5. This statute makes it illegal to manufacture, distribute, sell or possess drugs with intent to distribute unless you are a licensed physician or pharmacist. The consequences of violating this law depend on the type and quantity of CDS involved with separate and additional charges arising if the conduct is within 1,000 feet of school property (i.e. school zone) or within 500 feet of a public park (i.e. public park or housing project zone). For additional information regarding drug distribution click here.
(2) Drug Possession. When someone is arrested for possession of CDS, the law that is implicated most often is N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10. Possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana or less than 5 grams of hashish is a disorderly persons offense under this statute. Possessing 4 or fewer dosage units of Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Percocet, Valium, Xanax, Suboxone or another prescription drug is also a disorderly persons offense. Charges falling within this grade are municipal court drug offenses. It is a crime of the third degree or fourth degree, charges falling under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court, when someone possesses cocaine, Ecstasy, MDMA, LSD, heroin or any other drug. For additional information on possession charges click here.
(3) Prescription Drug Charges. CDS that falls within the category of “prescription legend drugs” are those that can only be obtained in accordance with a prescription issued by a physician, dentist or veterinarian. These drugs typically bear the label “RX only”. Charges of this nature are governed by 2C:35-10.5 which applies to the illegal possession or distribution of prescription drugs. For additional details regarding prescription legend drug offenses click here.
New Jersey Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers
There is a long glossary of drugs that can potentially result in a charge for possession of CDS or for distribution in New Jersey. The drug crimes defense lawyers at our firm have handled just about any variety of drug offense you can imagine over the last twenty years. An attorney on our team, including our several former prosecutors, has the tools to achieve the favorable result that you need in Essex County, Camden County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Bergen County or elsewhere. For a free consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall anytime 24/7, call 877-450-8301. Attorneys are available now to provide a free consultation.