New Jersey Drug Offense Defense Lawyers
4365 US HIGHWAY 1, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
It is estimated that almost 40% of New Jersey's prison population are incarcerated for drug offenses. That number is about 80% higher than any other state in the country, making New Jersey the harshest state when it comes to drug offenses. A drug offense conviction, even a seemingly minor one, can mean a lifetime of problems for you. If you or someone you love has been arrested contact the offices of Lependorf & Silverstein in Princeton for a free consultation.
New Jersey drug laws contain jail sentences even for a small amount of drugs. Fines begin at $1,000 for a first offense and go as high as $150,000 and more for multiple convictions, hard drugs or arrests for sale and distribution. Every person arrested for a New Jersey drug offense has the right to retain experienced and aggressive legal help. An experienced lawyer can help you avoid a lifetime of problems and jail time because of a drug offense conviction.
There are several ways to defend a person against a drug related charge. It is important to note that if you are ever arrested or detained by the police for any reason you always have the right to an attorney before speaking to the police. Remember that the police will use everything in their power to obtain a conviction and they are legally allowed to lie to you to provoke a confession. With an attorney at your side you can be protected from police tactics of this kind and avoid any unnecessary convictions and punishments. Always ask for a lawyer before speaking with any law enforcement official.
The evidence used against you by the police and the government will make their case. If this evidence is in any way tainted or obtained illegally it can be thrown out of court completely and you will walk away without a conviction. Police often obtain evidence through searches and seizures that can be illegal if circumstances were not in place permitting them to search you or your property. If the police coerced you into making a false statement this is also admissible on your behalf and can lead to the successful avoidance of a New Jersey drug offense conviction.
Unfortunately drug arrests and convictions lead to a lifelong series of legal problems. Probation, future arrests, work and living restrictions and disclosure of your criminal records are all part of the life of anyone convicted of a drug offense in New Jersey. Coupled with mandatory jail time a drug offense conviction is one of the harshest criminal punishments anyone faces, even for a misdemeanor crime.
If you or someone you love is facing a drug offense conviction anywhere in New Jersey we can help. Contact Lependorf & Silverstein at our offices in Princeton for a free, confidential consultation and begin compiling a strong legal defense. Our New Jersey drug offense lawyers have years of experience successfully defending clients throughout the state.
Our attorneys are committed to helping our clients avoid a drug conviction. Contact us today.