Middletown Township Candidate Arrested for Cocaine Possession
A 43-year-old man who is currently running for a position on the Middletown Township Committee has been arrested on charges of crack cocaine possession. According to The Star-Ledger, the drug possession arrest occurred at the Holmdel Motor Inn hotel in Middletown. Officials entered the room after a woman alerted the police that she had been chased out of the room. They reportedly found crack cocaine as well as drug paraphernalia. It is unclear how they determined that the drugs belonged to the man.
Crack cocaine and cocaine are both considered powerful narcotics. Possession of these controlled substances can result in felony charges. While marijuana possession charges may result in up to 18 months of jail time, possession of cocaine could result in three to five years in jail. Fines for cocaine possession range from $1,000 to $25,000 and it is common for the suspect's driver's license to be suspended. Additionally, the defendant may have to enroll in a mandatory drug rehabilitation program.
All drug charges in New Jersey must be taken seriously and fought with an experienced attorney. The seriousness of the charges in a drug case depends on the quantity of drugs seized, the defendant's intent to sell, and their prior criminal record.
The skilled drug crime defense lawyers in Princeton at Lependorf & Silverstein know how to handle all types of drug possession charges. We fight to have penalties reduced and for charges to be thrown out completely. We are extremely knowledgeable about search-and-seizure laws, which could have a significant impact on a drug case. If you are facing drug charges in New Jersey, please call our offices at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case at no cost.
