Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Newark, New Jersey
Three individuals were arrested in Newark following a morning drug patrol involving plainclothes officers. According to The Star Ledger, the officers observed a 30-year-old man and a 51–year-old woman in a drug transaction in the Valisburg section of Newark. Officials say the man had 32 decks of heroin and a loaded handgun. Before leaving the area, a 49-year-old woman attempted to purchase heroin from the officers and was arrested as well.
It is illegal in New Jersey to possess any amount of heroin. In fact, possession of even the smallest amount of heroin can result in a third degree crime that can lead to up to five years in prison, a mandatory six-month driver's license suspension, and a $35,000 fine.
There are significantly more severe consequences for individuals who are charged with intent to sell heroin in New Jersey. It is a third-degree crime to possess less than a half-ounce of heroin for sale. Possession of more than half an ounce of heroin but less than five ounces is a second-degree crime that could result in up to 10 years of incarceration.
Anyone facing serious charges such as drug possession for sale in New Jersey would be well advised to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who will assess the circumstances of the arrest. A skilled attorney will review if the rights of the defendant were violated as well as how the drugs were seized.
A skilled NJ drug crime defense attorney at Lependorf & Silverstein knows how to handle drug possession and intent to sell charges in New Jersey. Our lawyers have years of experience fighting to keep our clients out of jail. Please contact our offices today at (609) 240-0040 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
