Watchung Marijuana Charges Attorney
Drug Crime Lawyer Helps Clients Fight Marijuana Charges in Watchung NJ
An arrest for marijuana possession can hit hard and can result in serious consequences. The marijuana possession attorneys at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC have extensive experience handling drug cases for adults and juveniles in Somerset County and throughout New Jersey. When you contact us following your arrest for marijuana possession, we immediately go to work answering your questions, protecting your rights, evaluating the evidence, and preparing your defense strategy.
Watchung Marijuana Possession Penalties
Without experienced and aggressive defense counsel, charges for marijuana possession over 6 ounces can result in serious penalties, such as:
- Possession of more than 6 ounces: Possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana is a felony punishable by up to 18 months in jail and up to a $25,000 fine.
Additional factors, such as possession within 1000 feet of a school, can result in enhanced drug penalties.
Watchung Marijuana Possession Cases
In Watchung, New Jersey, marijuana possession cases are handled by the Watchung Municipal Court or the Somerset County Superior Court. Felony marijuana possession is prosecuted in the Somerset County Superior Court.
Free Consultations Available – Watchung Marijuana Charges Lawyer
If you have been arrested for a marijuana crime, you may be eligible to have your drug charges reduced or even dismissed by successfully participating in and completing the drug court program – a program that seeks drug treatment and rehabilitation options as an alternative to traditional drug crime penalties. Our experience as former prosecutors gives us insight into when the prosecution is willing to consider this option and when it may be an effective strategy for clients who are confronting drug charges.
You can reach us 24 hours a day. If you would like to schedule a free consultation to discuss your charges with an experienced marijuana possession defense attorney, call us at (908) 322-7000 or contact our criminal defense law firm online.
