Raritan Borough Marijuana Possession and Sale Arrest
A 29-year-old Raritan Borough man has been arrested for possession of marijuana in New Jersey with intent to distribute and other offenses. According to an article, the arrest comes after a two-month narcotics investigation conducted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force in coordination with the Raritan Borough Police Department. A search warrant was obtained in this investigation and led to the discovery of about one ounce of marijuana in the residence of the accused, which amounted to an estimated street value of $300. Drug paraphernalia was also discovered and seized.
The charges held against the man include a disorderly persons offense, third-degree possession of drug paraphernalia, and third-degree possession of marijuana with intent to distribute while within 1000 feet of school property. Since the accused was within the designated proximity to school property, according to New Jersey law pertaining to marijuana crimes, he could be charged with a felony and face an enhanced penalty.
If charged with selling less than once ounce of marijuana in New Jersey, you may be penalized for a fourth-degree felony and, if convicted, could be sentenced to 18 months in prison, lose your driver’s license, and be forced to pay a large fine. It may be surprising that these serious consequences rest on the shoulders of someone in possession of a relatively small amount of marijuana. What is even more staggering is that if you’re arrested and convicted of selling more than an ounce of marijuana in New Jersey, then you risk being tarnished with a first-degree felony, which has the potential to put you in prison for 20 years.
As you can see, there are just too many risks involved when it comes to a New Jersey marijuana offense. Even though New Jersey, just this past February, approved medical marijuana use for qualified patients, those who are accused of possessing marijuana for sale face harsh consequences. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our skilled New Jersey marijuana defense attorneys have years of experience defending the rights of those accused of any marijuana offense. Call us today at 609-240-0040 for a free consultation.
Source report:http://www.nj.com/reporter/index.ssf/2009/08/raritan_borough_man_charged_wi.html
