Marijuana Distribution and Possession Charges Issued in Fair Lawn NJ
Fair Lawn Police Officer’s arrest and charge two twenty (20) year old males from Hawthorne with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute following an investigation into a nearby burglary. According to the reports released thus far, while they were checking the surrounding backyards for any items that may have been discarded during the suspect’s flight is when they first noticed one of the Defendants. The officer claims that while looking over a fence in the backyard he noticed the Defendant running out of a nearby house carrying what he believed to be marijuana. As a result, they followed the Defendant to what appears to be his getaway drivers car. When they finally made contact with the Defendants they quickly learned that they were in possession of 24 grams of marijuana and a scale.
Based on their findings the Defendants were arrested and charged with possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute and simple possession of marijuana. Both were later released after posting bail. They are due for their initial appearance in the Fair Lawn Municipal Court next week. Since possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute is a felony, the matter must be transferred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Marijuana Distribution Lawyers in Fair Lawn NJ
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is an experienced Bergen County criminal defense firm. With over 100 years of combined experience on staff, including years of prior prosecuting experience, our office is equipped to handle all types of criminal matters. Our office has extensive experience representing clients charged with possessing heroin, possessing heroin with the intent to distribute, burglary, robbery and aggravated assault. If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense in Bergen County, in towns like Fair Lawn, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Palisades Interstate Park or Garfield, we can help. For a free consultation, please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037.