Princeton Marijuana Offense Lawyers
Marijuana Offenses
Marijuana offenses include possession, possession with intent to distribute, distribution, cultivation and possession of drug paraphernalia. Depending on the quantity of marijuana in question, the charge will be either a disorderly persons charge or a felony.
Maximum penalties for marijuana convictions range from six months in prison and $1,000 in fines to 20 years of prison and $300,000 in fines. Any marijuana conviction requires driver's license suspension for at least six months. New Jersey courts can double sentences, both incarceration and fines, in certain circumstances. If you are facing marijuana related charges, you might feel that it is not a serious accusation. But the courts treat illegal marijuana use as harshly as they do other drug crimes. You must have a qualified New Jersey drug crime defense attorney by your side to get through this process with the least possible damage to your reputation and livelihood.
The state of New Jersey no longer considers the possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana a felony, but this is not the same as legalization. If you are caught with less than 50 grams of marijuana, even just a few seeds, you can face a disorderly persons charge and be required to appear in court. Conviction of possession of even small amounts of marijuana can still bring up to six months in jail, fines of up to $1,000 and a criminal record. Even though New Jersey does not consider possession of less than 50 grams a felony, it is still a felony according to federal law. Federal law considers marijuana a Schedule I drug, the most dangerous and addictive type of drug.
New Jersey recently added medical marijuana provisions to the law books, but the conditions of use are strict. If you are found to be using marijuana illegally, the medical use laws will not protect you from the consequences.
A Princeton NJ marijuana defense lawyer with relevant experience in drug crime defense is an essential ally in your fight against marijuana related charges. At Lependorf & Silverstein, we give your case the attention it deserves and protect your rights. As New Jersey residents, we want to see drug policies upheld in a sensible manner that benefits society. We do not like to see residents serve lengthy sentences for trumped up charges. Call us today for a free no-obligation case analysis.