Ocean Township Drug Charges against Two Men
After an extensive investigation over a period of at least eight months, dozens of people—including two men from Ocean Township—are facing a wide range of criminal charges including drug trafficking and drug possession in New Jersey with intent to sell. The New Jersey men facing charges are Rufus Christopher, 39; and Raymond Jones, 32, both of Ocean Township. Law enforcement officials claim that they were part of a huge drug distribution network which the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office claims was responsible for selling at least 50,000 packets of heroin a week.
Christopher allegedly used his status as a notary public to knowingly notarize fraudulent financial forms at the behest of an Asbury Park man believed to be one of the leaders of the drug distribution network. He has been charged with third-degree issuing a false financial statement and fourth-degree deceptive business practices. Jones has been charged with third-degree conspiracy to possess a controlled dangerous substance and his bail has been set at $25,000.
Anyone convicted of drug charges in New Jersey faces lengthy prison sentences, steep fines, community service, drug counseling, the inability to perform certain types of employment, and many other stiff penalties. If you or someone you care for is facing drug charges of any kind or believes that they are under investigation for drug trafficking, it is a very good idea to contact an experienced New Jersey drug defense attorney as quickly as possible. Being proactive and calling a New Jersey drug crimes lawyer as soon as possible enables the lawyer to launch an immediate investigation into the charges.
For well over fifteen years, the skilled New Jersey drug crimes attorneys at the criminal defense law firm Lependorf & Silverstein have helped countless clients charged with heroin trafficking and other drug crimes in New Jersey. This experience can be very helpful for building an effective criminal defense and allowing the charges to be dropped or reduced to lesser charges. To schedule a free consultation with New Jersey drug crimes attorneys who will work hard on your behalf, call New Jersey criminal defense law firm Lependorf & Silverstein today at 609.240.0040.
