Two Middlesex Men Charged with Growing Marijuana
Two brothers from Middlesex County, ages 58 and 60, were arrested on suspicion of cultivating marijuana. According to The Hunterdon County Democrat, the arrest occurred in a Hunterdon County land preserve in Franklin Township. The men were arrested by members of the Anti-Crime Team following an investigation initiated by the Hunterdon County Park Rangers. They both face first-degree charges for maintaining a controlled dangerous substance production facility as well as second degree charges for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
The comments by readers of this article reflect a growing confusion over the recent changes in marijuana laws in New Jersey. While medical marijuana has been made legal in New Jersey, who is allowed to grow and sell it remains restricted by state laws. In fact, cultivation of marijuana remains a felony whether it involves one plant or hundreds of plants. Cultivating less than 10 plants is a felony that results in three to five years of incarceration and growing 10 to 49 plants could result in up to 10 years in prison.
There are many laws that restrict the ability to grow, sell, possess, and use marijuana. There are even criminal penalties related to possessing items commonly affiliated with marijuana use. Everyone would be well advised to remember that it is still illegal to possess marijuana in New Jersey and the resulting penalties can be very serious.
If you or a loved one is facing marijuana possession, cultivation, or sale charges in New Jersey, call the law offices of Lependorf & Silverstein right away at 609-240-0040. Our marijuana defense attorneys in Princeton will help defend you against these charges and keep you out of jail. Call us today to find out how we can help you.
