Sussex County NJ Marijuana Possession Law
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION CHARGE OUT OF SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY?
In Sussex County and throughout New Jersey, a marijuana
possession less than 50 grams conviction 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.
IS MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN NEW JERSEY A SERIOUS CRIME?
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 CAN THE POLICE ISSUE 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 Vernon,
Sparta, Hopatcong, Wantage, Byram, Newton, Hardyston, Andover, Frankford, Hampton,
Green, Montague, Franklin or any other Sussex County town, it is a good idea to
consult with a Sussex County NJ Marijuana Possession Lawyer. The Sloan Law Firm handles these types of
cases throughout Sussex County, NJ and offers free initial consultations -
(908) 358-2938.