WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN BERGEN COUNTY, 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.
MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN BERGEN COUNTY, NJ IS A CRIME?
In Bergen 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.
WHY DO I HAVE TWO TICKETS FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION?
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.
If you have been charged with marijuana possession in Hackensack, Teaneck, Fort Lee, Fair Lawn, Garfield,
Englewood, Paramus, Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, East Rutherford, Hasbrouck
Heights or any Bergen County town, it is a good idea to consult with a Bergen County NJ Marijuana Possession
Lawyer. The Sloan Law Firm handles these
types of cases throughout Bergen County, NJ and offers free initial consultations
- (908) 358-2938.
