Asbury Park Drug Possession Attorney

Charged with a Drug Offense Asbury Park NJ?

Have you been arrested in Asbury Park and charged with a drug offense? If so, the Monmouth County criminal defense attorney at Keith Oliver Criminal Law can help. With the war on drugs still tearing through New Jersey, law enforcement agencies throughout the State, including Asbury Park, are still aggressively investigating anyone and everyone that is involved with drugs, whether it be possessing them or distributing them. It is well known that Asbury Park as whole deals with a tremendous amount of not only drug possession charges but drug distribution charges as well. As such, they tend to prosecute these types of cases to the fullest extent of the law, all in an effort to combat the drug problem that they are dealing with. That is why we strongly recommend that if you or a loved one has been arrested for the possession of marijuana, the distribution of heroin, the possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute or any other drug related offense in Asbury Park, that you speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney. These are very serious charges and if not handled properly, a Defendant could be incarcerated for up to twenty years. If you have been summonsed to appear in the Asbury Park Municipal Court or the Monmouth County Superior Court on a drug offense and you would like to speak to one of our criminal defense attorneys about your options, then please contact us at 732.858.6959. We can go over the specifics of your case and formulate a game plan that works best to suit your needs. Also, our initial consultations are always free of cost, so if you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Asbury Park NJ Marijuana Lawyer

Anyone arrested for the possession of marijuana under 50 grams in the City of Asbury Park will be facing a disorderly persons offense, which is New Jersey version of a misdemeanor. All disorderly persons offenses that occur within the City of Asbury Park, will be litigated in the Asbury Park Municipal Court, which is located at 1 Municipal Plaza. If convicted, a Defendant would facing the following penalties:

So, as you can see, the notion that marijuana cases are “no big deal” in New Jersey couldn’t be any further from the truth. That is why we strongly recommend that if you or a loved one has been arrested for the possession of marijuana or possession of drug paraphernalia in Asbury Park, that you seek the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney. An experienced criminal defense attorney can seek to attack the underlying search during a suppression hearing or challenge the other evidence put-forth by the prosecution in order to either obtain a dismissal or favorable outcome. Although most possession cases at first glance seem rather straightforward, these tend to be some of the most heavily litigated cases. The reason is because there are so many moving pieces.  If you would like to speak to one of our Asbury Park drug possession defense attorneys about your options, then please contact us at 732.858.6959. We are available immediately for a free initial consultation. Also, for more information on marijuana charges, including how to defend a marijuana charges in New Jersey, please click the link.

Heroin Possession Lawyers in Asbury Park NJ

Marijuana under 50 grams is the only misdemeanor level drug possession offense in New Jersey. As a result, all other drug charges, whether it be heroin or any other drug for that matter, will be to be transferred to the Monmouth County Superior Court for disposition, as they have jurisdictions over all felony offenses in New Jersey.  So anyone caught possessing cocaine in Asbury Park will have to have their charges litigated in the Monmouth County Superior Court, which is located in Freehold, as opposed to the Asbury Park Municipal Court.

Anyone caught possessing heroin, cocaine, LSD, MDMA, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, or steroids will be facing a third degree felony offense in New Jersey, regardless of whether or not it was just a trace amount. A third degree felony is punishable by anywhere from three to five years in State Prison, a $35,000 fine, a six month loss of license and a felony drug record. Anyone caught possessing more than 50 grams of marijuana will be facing a fourth degree felony. A fourth degree felony is punishable by up to eighteen (18) months in a State Prison, a fine up to $15,000, a six month loss of driving privileges and a felony drug record. All drug possession charges in New Jersey will be governed by NJSA 2C:35-10a(1). Now although this statute is rather straight forward, as it states in pertinent part: “it is unlawful for any person knowingly or purposely, to obtain or to possess, actually or constructively, a controlled dangerous substance… ” these cases tend to be heavily litigated for the reasons addressed above. If you would like to discuss your options with one of our Monmouth County criminal defense attorneys, then please contact us at 732.858.6959.

Can I Avoid Jail on a Drug Charge in Asbury Park NJ?

Although drug possession offenses do carry with them potentially lengthy jail sentences, there are several diversionary programs that a Defendant may be able to take advantage of. Those programs include the Pretrial Intervention Program, the Conditional Discharge Program and Drug Court. Each one of these programs operate a little differently, but at the end of the day, all three of them could help a Defendant avoid jail time and under the Pretrial Intervention Program and the Conditional Discharge Program, the Defendant could potentially avoid a criminal record as well. For more information on those programs, either click the links or give our office a call at 732.858.6959.

Drug Possession Defense Attorneys in Asbury Park NJ

If you have been charged with a drug offense in Asbury Park, the Keith Oliver Criminal Law can help. Our Monmouth County criminal defense attorneys fully comprehend what a felony drug conviction can do to someone’s life, let alone a lengthy jail sentence. As such, we are dedicated to making sure that no stone is left un-turned when it comes to representing our clients. If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation today, then please contact our office at 732.858.6959. Our attorneys are available immediately for a free initial consultation.