What Are New Jersey Marijuana Trafficking Laws and Punishments?
Marijuana trafficking involves the exchange of and transportation of marijuana. Individuals in New Jersey can be charged with drug trafficking if they are dealers exchanging marijuana for money with a user or are transporting the drug. This particular drug charge carries serious penalties that can result in jail time and hefty fines.
Penalties for marijuana trafficking in New Jersey include up to 20 years in prison, fines, loss of driver's license, employment restrictions, and other penalties such as loss of the right to own or possess a gun. The penalties New Jersey residents may face for marijuana trafficking scale upward depending on the amount of marijuana allegedly offered for sale.
For example, marijuana trafficking charges stemming from less than an ounce of marijuana is a third-degree crime that can lead to 18 months in jail and a $25,000 fine. Trafficking over an ounce but less than five pounds will result in second-degree charges that carry up to five years in prison and a $25,000 fine. It is a first-degree crime to have at least five pounds but less than 25 pounds of marijuana and can result in up to 10 years in prison and a $150,000 fine. Anyone charged with trafficking over 25 pounds of marijuana in New Jersey can face up to 20 years in prison and a $300,000 fine.
If you are facing serious marijuana charges such as possession, distribution, or trafficking, it would be in your best interests to contact an experienced drug crime defense attorney who will help protect your rights. The Princeton drug crime attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have a proven track record of handling marijuana cases. Please contact us today at (609) 240-0040 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
