Heroin Distribution Lawyer in Fort Lee, NJ
Heroin Distribution is a very serious offense in New Jersey. Fort Lee, New Jersey is considered by many as one of the largest entrance points for drug distribution and more specifically heroin for New Jersey. This is due in large part to its close proximity to New York City. Since Bergen County as a whole has seen a huge increase in heroin overdoses, the local municipalities are on high alert for any potential heroin dealers. The offense of heroin distribution or possession of heroin with the intent to distribute in New Jersey can be either a first, second or third degree felony. The two major factors what dictate what degree a Defendant will be charged with is the quantity possessed and the location of the arrest (ie school zone or public park). For more information on the offense of heroin distribution in Fort Lee, New Jersey, please check out our heroin distribution practice series by clicking here. If you or a loved one has been charged with the distribution of heroin in Fort Lee, NJ the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. Our office has eight possession of heroin with the intent to distribute lawyers on staff, making our office one of the largest criminal defense firms in the State let alone Bergen County. If you would like to set up a free initial consultation with any one of our eight Fort Lee heroin distribution attorneys, please contact any one of our Bergen County offices at 1-800-682-4037. Now here is a recent article about two defendant’s charged with distributing heroin in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Two Defendant’s Charged with Heroin Distribution in Fort Lee
The Fort Lee Police Department has announced they have arrested and charged two illegal Dominican immigrants with possessing more than 3,000 decks of heroin. According to the initial reports, the Defendant’s vehicle was initially stopped for speeding and failing to maintain a lane. After a brief conversation with the occupants the officers on scene decided to seek permission to search their car, which seems to be as a result of alleged “conflicting stories” (for more information on consent searches please click the link). During the search of the vehicle it appears that the officers uncovered a hidden compartment. Inside the hidden compartment was more than 3,000 decks of heroin, which has a street value of more than $100,000. The Defendant’s have been formally charged with possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, which due to the quantity will be a first degree charge. If convicted of a first degree heroin distribution charge, they will be facing up to twenty years in a New Jersey State Prison and a fine of up to $200,000. The Defendant’s are currently being held in the Bergen County Jail on a $50,000 bail and since they are illegal immigrants, I would assume that ICE (immigration customs enforcement) has issued a detainer on them as well, which in essence means they cannot bail out.
As previously stated, if you have been charged with distributing heroin in Fort Lee, we can help. If you would like to discuss your options with any one of our eight criminal defense lawyers, please contact any one of our Bergen County offices at 1-800-682-4037. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to answer any questions you might have.