New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

A 30-year-old Pleasantville man has been arrested on suspicion of various drug charges after officials found marijuana in his home. According to an NBC 40 news report, officials obtained a warrant to search his home and found $2,500 in cash as well as approximately five ounces of marijuana. He now faces several New Jersey marijuana offense charges including possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to distribute.

N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 makes it a fourth-degree crime to distribute one ounce or less of marijuana. It is a third-degree crime to distribute between one ounce and five pounds of marijuana. Penalties for a third-degree crime include incarceration, multiple fines, required rehabilitation, and the creation of a criminal record.

A skilled drug crime defense attorney will examine all aspects of the case. What evidence resulted in the search warrant? Where were the drugs found? Was the suspect aware of the existence of the drugs? What evidence is there to indicate that the defendant had intent to sell the drug? Does the suspect have prior convictions involving drugs? Are there opportunities for alternative sentencing so that the defendant can avoid jail time? Were the rights of the defendant violated during the search, seizure, or arrest?

The experienced New Jersey marijuana distribution defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history and a successful track record of handling marijuana cases in New Jersey. If you are facing marijuana-related charges, please contact us at (609) 240-0040 for a no-cost consultation.