New Jersey Man Charged With Drug Crimes And Vehicle Code Violations
Police stopped a Willingboro man early morning Sept. 19 on Route 1 because officers say he was speeding at 75 mph. But according to a crime blog in The Times of Trenton police officers smelled something else in his vehicle – burning marijuana.
David Williams, 24 was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia and faces speeding and other motor vehicle code violations, the article states. Williams, who was actually stopped for allegedly speeding on the southbound lanes, had about 50 grams of pot in his Nissan Maxima, the report said. Police inspected the vehicle after they smelled the marijuana in the car.
What Mr. Williams or anyone who is trying to fight a drug charge needs is an experienced New Jersey drug crime defense attorney on his side. Marijuana offenses are the most minor offenses, but not many know that marijuana in the eyes of the law is a narcotic. If charged with possession, sale or cultivation of marijuana, you will be charged and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
A drug charge can be quite traumatic. Your career may be in jeopardy. You could face jail or prison time and hefty fines. It could even go on your permanent record. You need an experienced attorney well-versed with local courts, who can build a good defense for you and look at gaps and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, such as illegal search and seizure. If the police violated your legal rights in searching for or taking the drugs, then you may have a good defense right there.
At Lependorf & Silverstein, we have the experience it takes to win acquittals, reduce charges as well as reduce your penalties. We can even keep you out of jail by getting you court-authorized counseling – much-needed help to fight your addictions, if that is the case. We know what it takes to fight these charges and we know how serious they can be.
Don’t delay. If you or a loved one has been charged with a New Jersey drug crime, call Lependorf & Silverstein to discuss your case and see how we can help.
