Hackensack NJ Steroid Possession & Distribution Lawyers

If you have been arrested and charged with either possessing steroids or distributing them you need to speak to an experienced Bergen County drug lawyer immediately. Steroids are classified as a Schedule III controlled dangerous substance. Even though steroids are classified as a schedule III, they are still treated just as serious as heroin, cocaine, Oxycodone, molly or crystal meth. As you will see below, a depending on the quantity and the location of the arrest, a Defendant can be charged with either a first, second or third degree felony. Any of which could land a Defendant behind bars for long time. Some of the most common steroids possessed and distributed in Bergen County are Winstrol, Anavar, Testosterone and Clenbuterole. If you have been caught possessing or distributing steroids in Palisades Park, Hackensack, Lodi, Saddle River, Mahwah, Lyndhurst, Fair Lawn or Paramus, we can help. The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is an experienced Bergen County drug possession defense attorney. Our office has eight criminal defense attorneys on staff, including three former prosecutors. If you would like to come into our Hackensack office to discuss your options, then please contact us directly today at 1-800-682-4037. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to help assist in any way possible. Don’t let a mistake ruin the rest of your life. Now here is some key information on the offenses of possessing steroids and possessing steroids with the intent to distribute in New Jersey, including the potential penalties.

Steroid Possession Charges in Englewood NJ

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:21-7(a)  and N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a, anabolic steroids are broken down and separated by there compounds rather then there street names. Here is a just a few of the compounds that the Legislature has specifically mentioned within the statute: Dianabol, Ethylestrenol, Methandriol, Nandrolone, Stanozolol, Testosterone and Trenbolone. If you are convicted of possessing steroids in the third degree a Defendant will be facing up too five (5) years in a State Prison, a fine up to $35,000, a two (2) year loss of driving privileges and a felony criminal record. However, depending on a Defendant’s criminal record and the facts surrounding the charges, an experienced defense attorney may be able to get a Defendant into the Pretrial Intervention Program. If accepted and completed without issue, a Defendant will walk away with not only never serving a day in jail but no record as well. For more information please checkout our PTI practice series by clicking the link or contacting our office.

Distributing Steroids in Hackensack NJ?

Depending on the quantity of steroids possessed and the location of the arrest (i.e. school zone and/or public park) a Defendant could be charged with either a first, second or third degree felony. What degree a Defendant is charged with is important, it could be the difference between be incarcerated and walking away with probation. Here is a breakdown on the potential penalties.

  • 3rd Degree Felony:
    • Up too 5 years in Prison
    • Fine up too $35,000
    • Felony Criminal Record
    • Up too a 2 year Drivers License Loss
    • Presumption against Incarceration
    • Potential for PTI and/or Drug Court
  • 2nd Degree Felony:
    • Up too 10 years in Prison (5 year minimum)
    • Fine up too $150,000
    • Felony Criminal Record
    • Up too a 2 year Drivers License Loss
    • Presumption for Incarceration
    • PTI and/or Drug Court Unlikely
  • 1st Degree Felony:
    • Up too 20 years in Prison (10 year minimum)
    • Fine up too $200,000
    • Felony Criminal Record
    • Up too a 2 year Drivers License Loss
    • Presumption for Incarceration
    • PTI and/or Drug Court Unlikely

Steroid Charges in Bergen County?

As you can tell from above, the penalties if convicted of possessing let alone distributing or possessing with the intent to distribute steroids in New Jersey can be life changing. If you or a loved one has been charged with possessing Winny, Dbol, Var, Test or any other drug for that matter, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall can help. Our office has eight criminal defense attorneys on staff, which makes our office one of the largest criminal defense firms in the State let alone Bergen County. Our office has extensive experience in Courts like Palisades Interstate Park, Montvale, Ramsey, East Rutherford, Rutherford, Fort Lee, Englewood and Edgewater. For a free consultation today, please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037.