Marijuana Distribution Lawyer in Montvale, New Jersey

Distributing marijuana in New Jersey can be either a first, second, third or fourth degree felony. The two main factors which will dictate what degree of felony a Defendant will be charged with are the amount of marijuana possessed at the time of the arrest and the location of the arrest (ie school zone or public park). For a breakdown in degrees and the potential penalties if convicted, please checkout our Montvale, New Jersey marijuana distribution practice series. Furthermore, if you or someone you know has been charged with distributing marijuana or possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute in Montvale, New Jersey the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. Our office has over 100 years of combined experience on staff, including over twenty-five years of prior prosecuting experience. If you would like to set up a free initial consultation with any one of the eight Bergen County, New Jersey marijuana distribution defense lawyers on staff at the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver, please contact our Hackensack office directly at 1-800-682-4037. Our Bergen County, NJ criminal defense lawyers are available 24/7 to answer any questions that you may have. Now here is a recent article about a twenty-three year old man from Montvale, New Jersey who has been arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine.

Montvale New Jersey Police make another Drug Bust

Detectives from the Montvale, Park Ridge and Bergen County Prosecutor Office teamed up to make yet another drug bust in Bergen County this week. It is unclear what lead detectives to the Defendant, a twenty-three year old Montvale, New Jersey resident, but a month long investigation lead to a raid of his home. According to the reports, the raid lead detectives to uncover a small amount of marijuana and cocaine. Also, several pipes and scales were located inside the Defendant’s home as well. As of now, the Defendant has formally been charged with cocaine possession, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The most serious charge is the possession of cocaine. Possession of cocaine in New Jersey is a third degree felony and if convicted, the Defendant could be facing up to five (5) years in a New Jersey State Prison and a fine up to $35,000. 

The Defendant was processed and released on an ROR status bail and issued a summons on the aforementioned charges. If you or someone you know has been charged with distributing marijuana, possession of cocaine or possession of drug paraphernalia, 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.