Ocean County NJ Marijuana Possession Law
WHY DID I GET TWO TICKETS FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ?
Those arrested for drug possession are frequently arrested
while in their car. As a result, the
police will typically issue a traffic ticket for marijuana in the vehicle in
addition to the separate offenses of possession of marijuana and drug
paraphernalia.
IS MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY STILL A CRIME?
In Ocean County, NJ, possession of any amount of marijuana
without a valid prescription is a crime even if you have no amount of marijuana
in your system. It is very common for
those arrested for marijuana possession to have their matter heard in municipal
court. This is because marijuana
possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly persons offense. Many times, those arrested for marijuana
possession are also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well
because the police find the marijuana in a grinder or other paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia is also handled in
municipal court because it is a disorderly persons offense.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN NEW JERSEY?
Marijuana possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly person
offense and is punishable up to a maximum of 6 months in jail, hefty fines and
driver’s license suspension. A conviction for possession of more than 50 grams
of marijuana can result in up to 18 months in jail and $25,000 in fines. Possession of drug paraphernalia has the same
penalties.
If you have been charged with marijuana possession in Lakewood,
Toms River, Brick, Barnegat, Point Pleasant, Seaside, Lavallette, Surf City,
Beach Haven, Mantoloking, Stafford, Little Egg Harbor or any other Ocean County
town, it is a good idea to consult with an Ocean County NJ Marijuana Possession
Lawyer. The Sloan Law Firm handles these
types of cases throughout Ocean County, NJ and offers free initial consultations
- (908) 358-2938.
The Sloan Law Firm is based in Cranford and also handles personal injury matters in Elizabeth, Toms River, Belleville, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, Edison, Jersey City, Woodbridge, Keyport, Bloomfield, Lyndhurst, Perth Amboy, Passaic, Brick, Wayne, Lakewood, Irvington, Morristown, East Orange, Freehold, Paterson, Newark, Clifton, Winfield, Fanwood, Garwood, Eatontown, Long Branch, Keansburg, Marlboro, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Shrewsbury, Rutherford, Flemington, Rockaway, Cranbury, South Orange, Princeton, Ridgewood, Somerville, Hackensack, Bridgewater, East Brunswick, Parsippany and throughout New Jersey.
Sloan Law can be reached at (908) 358-2938 to discuss any matter.