New Jersey Mother and Son Accused of Selling Marijuana
A 62-year-old woman and her 29-year-old son have been accused of selling marijuana out of their New Jersey apartment and were recently arrested. According to a NewsDay.com report, the arrests were made on December 15 in Keansburg after concerned citizens notified police of their alleged activity. Both the mother and son face charges of marijuana possession and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. It is not clear from the report how much marijuana was seized by authorities or what evidence the police had before entering their household.
Under New Jersey Statute 2C:35-10a, it is illegal to possess marijuana. Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana may result in a fine of $1,000, a jail term of up to six months, and driver’s license suspension. Possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana is a felony that may result in up to 18 months in prison. Possession of marijuana in New Jersey with intent to distribute is an even more serious crime that is covered by Statute 2C:35-5. Depending on the amount of marijuana found, a conviction may result in five to 10 years in a state prison.
Someone does not have to be caught selling drugs to be charged with possession with intent to sell. In these types of cases, it is important to review how the drugs were seized by police and whether or not a proper warrant was issued before the arrests were made. A skilled drug crime attorney will consider all aspects of a case before building a defense.
The New Jersey marijuana defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history of protecting the rights of New Jersey residents. If you or a loved one is facing drug charges in New Jersey, call our office at 609-240-0040 right away to discuss your case.
