New Jersey Man Charged with Possession of Marijuana in Hackettstown
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana after being pulled over for a traffic violation. According to The Warren Reporter, the incident occurred on Route 182 in Hackettstown. The report states that the police officer detected the odor of marijuana during the traffic stop. The officers found the marijuana in the vehicle's glove compartment. The 21-year-old man was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.
When the authorities make an arrest for marijuana possession in New Jersey, the quantity of drugs seized will determine the nature and extent of the charges. Under New Jersey Statute 2C:35-10 (4), it is a disorderly persons offense to possess under 50 grams of marijuana. Additionally, New Jersey Statute 2C:36-2 states that it is "unlawful for any person to use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia."
First-time offenders may assume that they will avoid serious penalties for drug possession. This is a dangerous assumption. There is a wide range of penalties that alleged drug offenders might face. Having the right legal representation could make the difference between having the charges dismissed and facing serious penalties such as jail time and fines.
The knowledgeable New Jersey marijuana defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have an excellent track record of successfully defending individuals facing marijuana possession charges. Let us review the circumstances of your arrest and help determine your options. For a free consultation, please call our law offices at 609-240-0040.
