NJ Criminal Defense Blog
29Mar/100

Possession With Intent To Distribute In New jersey

According to New jersey state law, it is against the law for any person to knowingly or purposely have in their possession, or have under his or her control, with intentions to distribute, a controlled dangerous chemical substance. There are different kinds of substances outlined in the NJ controlled and dangerous substance regulations. These contain, but are not limited to, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, lysergic acid diethylamide, and methamphetamine.

Typically speaking, there are 4 components to a possession with intent to distribute legal situation that the state needs to show beyond a reasonable doubt to obtain a conviction.

First, the state must demonstrate that the substance in evidence is the controlled substance that it is said to be. Second, they will have to establish that the defendant possessed, or had under his/her control, the substance in evidence. Third, that the defendant, if in possession or control of the substance in evidence, had the intent to distribute the substance. Finally, that the accused acted knowingly or purposefully in possessing or controlling with the intent to distribute the substance in evidence.

There are several serious consequences of pleading guilty to a drug charge in New jersey. You will likely have to show up in open court and tell the judge what you did that makes you guilty of the specific criminal offense. You may possibly also have to express that you realize that if you plead guilty, you will have a criminal record, that you may possibly go to jail or prison, and that you will have to pay any fines and court costs assessed against you.

You may possibly also have to submit to random controlled substance and urine testing. Moreover, you could be demanded to deliver a DNA sample, which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal activity, and pay for the cost of testing.

In many NJ drug situations, the accused might lose his/her driver's license for 6 months to over 2years. Further penalites may well include community service and the loss of the right to vote.

Facing a Freehold marijuana crime arrest is very serious. Depending on the severity of the alleged offense, a conviction for a marijuana crime can lead to heavy fines plus months or even years in prison. If you have been arrested or charged with a drug crime in Freehold, do not talk to the police.

29Mar/100

Gangs thriving in SJ prisons – Cherry Hill Courier Post

 Gangs thriving in SJ prisons   Cherry Hill Courier Post
Gangs thriving in SJ prisons
Cherry Hill Courier Post
In fact, the SCI -- which describes criminal street gangs as "the most serious crime issue in New Jersey today" -- describes the state's prisons as ...
National and state facts and figures about gangs in New JerseyAsbury Park Press
Violence, fear, intimidation across N.J.Vineland Daily Journal
Some local police report declining gang activityVineland Daily Journal

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29Mar/100

Special report: High-rollers, triads and a Las Vegas giant – Reuters

6 Special report: High rollers, triads and a Las Vegas giant   Reuters
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Special report: High-rollers, triads and a Las Vegas giant
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Within the last two weeks, MGM Mirage said it would give up its holdings in New Jersey in response to pressure from the New Jersey Division of Gaming ...

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29Mar/100

Alleged auto ‘give up’ scheme nets charges against two NJ men – IFAwebnews.com

 Alleged auto give up scheme nets charges against two NJ men   IFAwebnews.com
Alleged auto 'give up' scheme nets charges against two NJ men
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Two men who allegedly lied to New Jersey police and an insurance company regarding a stolen vehicle face charges, including insurance ...

29Mar/100

200 fighting roosters destroyed; Cherry Hill man charged – Cherry Hill Courier Post

 200 fighting roosters destroyed; Cherry Hill man charged   Cherry Hill Courier Post
200 fighting roosters destroyed; Cherry Hill man charged
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The birds were euthanized, along with a goat and eight dogs that were undernourished, according to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ...

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29Mar/100

Ferry crewman wants to get paid for taking punch – SILive.com

 Ferry crewman wants to get paid for taking punch   SILive.com
Ferry crewman wants to get paid for taking punch
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Minutillo, of New Jersey, seeks unspecified monetary damages from Roman, who faces criminal charges stemming from the 2 am episode on May 29. ...

29Mar/100

Online theft of $100K from NJ town brings focus on rise of cyber scams during … – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

 Online theft of $100K from NJ town brings focus on rise of cyber scams during ...   The Star Ledger   NJ.com
Online theft of $100K from NJ town brings focus on rise of cyber scams during ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
The FBI is investigating at least three dozen cases in New Jersey that authorities suspect involve money mules, Ryan said. Aside from roadside signs, ...

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29Mar/100

Man admits setting fire to his former business – Norristown Times Herald

 Man admits setting fire to his former business   Norristown Times Herald
Man admits setting fire to his former business
Norristown Times Herald
Afifi allegedly said he put the fire out himself but then panicked, driving to New Jersey for treatment of his injuries, according to the criminal complaint ...

29Mar/100

Van Wagner & Wood Law Firm In Top 5% Of All Wisconsin Criminal Defense firms – 24-7PressRelease.com (press release)

6 Van Wagner & Wood Law Firm In Top 5% Of All Wisconsin Criminal Defense firms   24 7PressRelease.com (press release)
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 Van Wagner & Wood Law Firm In Top 5% Of All Wisconsin Criminal Defense firms   24 7PressRelease.com (press release)
Van Wagner & Wood Law Firm In Top 5% Of All Wisconsin Criminal Defense firms
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... to have been repeatedly named Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers. One of 11 children born to a middle-class Irish Catholic New Jersey couple, ...

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27Mar/100

New Jersey’s first legally grown marijuana will be harvested this fall – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

6 New Jerseys first legally grown marijuana will be harvested this fall   The Star Ledger   NJ.com
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
 New Jerseys first legally grown marijuana will be harvested this fall   The Star Ledger   NJ.com
New Jersey's first legally grown marijuana will be harvested this fall
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The product will not be called Garden State Red or Jersey Gold or anything like that. But when that first joint is lit, New Jersey officially will have ...
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