IS MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN HUNTEDON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY A SERIOUS OFFENSE?
In Hunterdon County, NJ, possession of any amount of
marijuana without a valid prescription is a crime even if you have no amount of
marijuana in your system. It is very
common for those arrested for marijuana possession to have their matter heard
in municipal court. This is because
marijuana possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly persons offense. Many times, those arrested for marijuana
possession are also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well
because the police find the marijuana in a grinder or other paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia is also handled in
municipal court because it is a disorderly persons offense.
WHY DID I GET TWO TICKETS FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ?
Those arrested for drug possession are frequently arrested
while in their car. As a result, the
police will typically issue a traffic ticket for marijuana in the vehicle in
addition to the separate offenses of possession of marijuana and drug
paraphernalia.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN NEW JERSEY?
Marijuana possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly person
offense and is punishable up to a maximum of 6 months in jail, hefty fines and
driver’s license suspension. A conviction for possession of more than 50 grams
of marijuana can result in up to 18 months in jail and $25,000 in fines. Possession of drug paraphernalia has the same
penalties.
If you have been charged with marijuana possession in Raritan
Readington, Clinton, Lebanon, Tewksbury, Union, Holland, Flemington, Bethlehem,
Lambertville, East Amwell or any other Hunterdon County town, it is a good idea
to consult with a Hunterdon County NJ Marijuana Possession Lawyer. The Sloan Law Firm handles these types of
cases throughout Hunterdon County, NJ and offers free initial consultations -
(908) 358-2938.
