Four Charged with Drug Possession in Glassboro
A schoolteacher from Greenwich Township, her two sons, and a college student face multiple drug charges after officials seized marijuana on their premises. According to a news report in The Gloucester County Times, the drug possession charges resulted from a search warrant that was carried out on East High Street in Glassboro. Officials say they found more than a pound of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and an unspecified amount of heroin. The 56-year-old female teacher and her two sons, aged 19 and 21, were charged with possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana. A 21-year-old man who lived at the address faces drug possession charges as well as distribution of a controlled dangerous substance in a school zone and possession of heroin.
While possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana is a disorderly persons offense, possession of more than 50 grams is a felony. Instead of facing up to six months of incarceration, an individual who is found in possession of over 50 grams of marijuana could face up to 18 months in jail and a $25,000 fine. There could be additional charges and penalties, including fines and community service, if the drugs were within 1,000 feet of a school.
When multiple people are arrested at once, a skilled defense attorney will review the circumstances surrounding the arrest to determine who knowingly broke the law and who has been unfairly charged. A knowledgeable attorney will fight to have the charges reduced or even dismissed. Under New Jersey search and seizure law, if law enforcement officials seize drugs or evidence by violating the defendant’s constitutional rights, then the evidence may not be admissible in court.
The experienced Princeton drug crime attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein handle a variety of drug case every year. We have a long and successful track record of protecting the rights of New Jersey residents. Please contact us at (609) 240-0040 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
