New Jersey Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests
Dozens of people across Rockland, New Jersey have been arrested in a major drug sweep. According to The Journal News, the arrests were made in Spring Valley. The sweep was the culmination of a five-month investigation by multiple police departments. The District Attorney's office said the suspects were responsible for selling illegal drugs, including cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs, in the area. If convicted, the defendants face penalties ranging from entry into a diversion program, probation and prison time. Officials say more arrests are expected.
Simple possession of illegal drugs becomes possession with intent to sell when the amount of drugs seized is greater than the amount of drugs one person can reasonably use. While simple possession is often a misdemeanor, possession with intent to sell is typically considered a felony. Defendants facing felony charges in New Jersey have fewer options to have their charges reduced through alternative sentencing such as diversion programs.
Drug busts that involve multiple arrests often result in the wrongful arrest of people who are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. These types of arrests sometimes involve illegal search and seizure as well. A skilled New Jersey drug crime defense attorney will review all aspects of the drug bust to determine if the defendant's constitutional rights were violated and if the charges were wrongfully filed.
The New Jersey criminal defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have a proven track record of success in handling serious drug crime cases in New Jersey. If you or a loved one has been charged with a drug offense, please call 609-240-0040 right away to discuss your case.
