IS MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN MORRIS COUNTY, NJ STILL A CRIME?
In Morris County, NJ, possession of any amount of marijuana
without a valid prescription is a crime even if you have no amount of marijuana
in your system. It is very common for
those arrested for marijuana possession to have their matter heard in municipal
court. This is because marijuana
possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly persons offense. Many times, those arrested for marijuana
possession are also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well
because the police find the marijuana in a grinder or other paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia is also handled in
municipal court because it is a disorderly persons offense.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY?
Marijuana possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly
person offense and is punishable up to a maximum of 6 months in jail, hefty
fines and driver’s license suspension. A conviction for possession of more than
50 grams of marijuana can result in up to 18 months in jail and $25,000 in
fines. Possession of drug paraphernalia
has the same penalties.
WHY DO I HAVE TWO TICKETS FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION?
Those arrested for drug possession are frequently arrested
while in their car. As a result, the
police will typically issue a traffic ticket for marijuana in the vehicle in
addition to the separate offenses of possession of marijuana and drug
paraphernalia.
If you have been charged with marijuana possession in any Morris County town, including Parsippany, Mount Olive, Randolph, Rockaway, Roxbury, Montville, Morristown, Florham Park, Chatham, Long Hill, Boonton, Hanover, Long Hill, Chester, it is a good idea to consult with a Morris County NJ Marijuana Possession Lawyer.
The Sloan Law Firm handles these types of cases throughout Morris County,
NJ and offers free initial consultations - (908) 358-2938.
