Heroin Possession Lawyers in Wayne, New Jersey
When a Defendant is charged with the unlawful possession of heroin in Wayne or elsewhere in Passaic County, New Jersey they are facing life changing penalties if convicted. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C;35-5, which is the governing statute in New Jersey for possessing heroin, a Defendant will be charged with a third degree indictable (felony) offense provided the quantity of heroin is less than 1/2 ounce. If convicted of a third degree felony heroin possession charge in Passaic County, a Defendant faces up five (5) years in a State prison, a fine up to $35,000 and a potential two (2) year loss of their driving privileges. For more information on heroin charges in New Jersey, including what exactly the prosecution must prove in order to obtain a conviction, please checkout our Wayne, NJ heroin possession practice series by clicking the link. In addition, if you would like to discuss your options with any one of the eight Passaic County, NJ heroin possession lawyers on staff at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, please contact our Wayne office at 1-800-333-4184. We can be reached 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. Now here is a recent article about a local heroin and marijuana sale that took place at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
Wayne, NJ Police Arrest & Charge Defendant with Heroin & Marijuana Distribution Charges
It is unclear at this point in time what tipped local Wayne police officer’s off but they were alerted of a potential drug sale that was supposed to take place at the Willowbrook Mall. Acting upon their tip, the officer’s began conducting surveillance at the mall. Seeing some suspicious activity, one of the officer’s entered the men’s bathroom located inside the Willowbrook Mall by the food court. Upon entering, the officer’s immediately observed the drug transaction. The dealer, a twenty-one year old male from Paterson, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin, distribution of heroin, possession of marijuana and distribution of marijuana. The buyer, a twenty (20) year old male from Hewitt, attempted to flee the bathroom when he saw the officer, he was arrested and charged with possession of heroin, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Both were processed and released on a summons.
If you or someone you know has been charged with distributing heroin, possessing marijuana, resisting arrest or any other criminal charge in Wayne or elsewhere in Passaic County, we can help. If you would like to discuss your options with any one of the eight Passaic County, New Jersey criminal defense lawyers on staff at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall please contact our office at 1-800-333-4184.
