Bayonne Firefighter and Wife Arrested for Running Marijuana Farm
A 46-year-old Bayonne firefighter and his 53-year-old wife have been arrested for allegedly operating a marijuana farm and are being held at the Warren County jail on $200,000 bail each, according to an nj.com article. In being charged with running and maintaining a drug manufacturing facility, the New Jersey husband and wife face several harsh penalties, including up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000 for the first-degree drug offense.
In addition, the article also mentions that the couple has been charged with the fourth-degree crime of child neglect relating to their 10-year-old son, the second-degree crime of manufacturing marijuana, the fourth-degree crime of possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, and the disorderly persons offense of possession of drug paraphernalia (a hypodermic syringe). According to New Jersey law, second-degree offenses may result in a maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison and a maximum fine of $150,000. Fourth-degree crimes have a maximum penalty of 18 months.
Whether a person or group of individuals is charged with marijuana possession, sale, cultivation, or distribution, the consequences of these New Jersey drug offenses can be life-altering and widespread. Nevertheless, from time to time, police raids have been known to be conducted outside the lines of required procedure, similar to how the collection of evidence can sometimes be completed in violation of a person’s Constitutional rights.
If you have been charged with marijuana cultivation in New Jersey, the skilled and aggressive marijuana cultivation New Jersey defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein may be able to help. We understand how important it is for a strong defense to be built against the serious punishments that threaten your future. Call the New Jersey criminal defense law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free and confidential consultation of your marijuana drug offense case.
Source article: http://www.nj.com/bayonne/index.ssf/2010/01/bail_set_for_bayonne_firefight.html
