Man Charged with Synthetic Marijuana Possession in Newark
A 46-year-old North Brunswick man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing more than 20 ounces of synthetic marijuana valued at approximately $10,000. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the arrest occurred in Newark within 1,000 feet of South Street School. Officials saw the man loading plastic bags into a vehicle and uncovered the synthetic drug commonly referred to as K2 or Spice. This type of synthetic marijuana has become popular in recent years because it cannot be detected through a toxicology screening test. He faces multiple drug charges including possession of a controlled dangerous substance, intent to distribute, possession of marijuana within a school zone, possession of drug processing, and packaging paraphernalia.
Marijuana distribution is a serious offense in New Jersey that can result in up to 20 years in prison. The severity of the penalties is directly related to the amount of marijuana seized by the authorities. For example, it is a first-degree offense to have 25 or more pounds of marijuana or 50 or more marijuana plants. Possession of at least five but not more than 25 pounds of marijuana or possession of between 10 and 50 marijuana plants could result in a second-degree offense and 10 years in prison.
NJ marijuana distribution charges often result in unnecessarily harsh penalties because multiple charges can be added together. For example, there are additional penalties for possession, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute, and possession within a school zone. These are all separate charges that have serious consequences.
The skilled marijuana possession attorneys in New Jersey at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history of handling marijuana cases in New Jersey. If you or a loved one has been charged with possession of marijuana or other controlled substances, please contact us at (609) 240-0040 for a no-cost consultation.
