Cocaine Possession Arrest at Service Station
The police arrested two men who are allegedly accused of crack cocaine possession in New Jersey. According to a Gloucester County News article, the police believe the two suspects were involved in a drug transaction at a Delsea Drive service station. One of the suspects was allegedly found in possession of 21 bags of crack cocaine as well as marijuana. The police also found 30 additional bags of cocaine in the suspect’s motel room that they believe belong to the suspect as well as $1,077 in cash.
Police say that the first suspect had been arrested two months earlier in February for possession of 50 bags of crack cocaine. He is currently charged with possession of more than a half ounce of crack cocaine, possession of more than a half ounce of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana.
Allegedly, the second suspect was in possession of marijuana and pills. He was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of more than a half an ounce of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance within 500 feet of a public park.
In New Jersey, possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana is a considered a disorderly person’s offense, with a maximum fine of $1,000.000 and 6 months in jail. For crack cocaine possession, New Jersey law imposes penalties in relation quantity of the controlled substance found in possession of the suspect. A person accused of possession of more than a half ounce but less than 5 ounces of crack cocaine may be subject to a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
The New Jersey drug crime defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein use their extensive experience to handle serious charges involving possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Charges associated with serious crimes require serious legal representation. Call our office at 609-240-0040 for a free consultation of your criminal case and to learn more about how we can help defend your rights.
