Marijuana Distribution Lawyers in Mahwah New Jersey
The distribution of marijuana is considered a felony offense in New Jersey. If convicted, a Defendant faces not only a lengthy state prison sentence but also high fines, permanent criminal record and a potential two year loss of their driving privileges as well. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5, the charge of distributing marijuana can be either a first, second, third or fourth degree felony depending mainly on the amount of marijuana possessed at the time of the arrest. For more information on the distribution of marijuana, please checkout our Mahwah, New Jersey marijuana distribution practice series. Furthermore, if you would like to set up a free initial consultation with any one of our eight Bergen County, NJ marijuana distribution defense lawyers, please contact our Hackensack 1-800-682-4037. Now here is an article about four individuals arrested and charged with possessing more then thirteen pounds of marijuana in Mahwah, New Jersey this weekend.
Mahwah NJ Police Arrest 4 After they are found to be in Possession of More then 13lbs of Marijuana
According to the reports released by the Mahwah police department, they have arrested and charged four individuals with possessing more then 13 pounds of marijuana. It appears that the officers after conducting a routine traffic stop, which turned into a search of the motor vehicle, decided to approach the drivers home. When they arrived at the home, they were confronted by an individual who refused to open the door and would only speak through a glass door. It is unclear at this point what happened next but it appears that the officers smelled “an extremely strong odor of marijuana” coming from inside the home. Based on these observations, the officers decided to force their way into the home.
Once inside the home, the officers discovered approximately thirteen pounds of marijuana, $22,000 in cash and several other items that were consistent with the distribution of marijuana. All four individuals were charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute in a school zone, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic needles. They are all currently being held in the Bergen County Jail on $100,000 bail. If you or someone you know has been charged with distributing marijuana in Mahwah, New Jersey, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. To set up a free initial consultation, please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037.