Hackensack, Elmwood Park, Hoboken, Paterson and Jersey City Drug Distribution Drug Possession Defense Lawyer
In New Jersey, any conviction for drug distribution or drug possession, whether it is a felony or disorderly persons offense, could potentially expose you to years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines, a criminal record, tarnish your reputation and have a serious impact on your future. If you have been arrested for drug distribution, manufacturing, possession, conspiracy to possess/distribute or any other drug crime, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your rights. When you're in trouble, you need a lawyer who will take your charges as seriously as you do and fight as aggressively as those who are trying to convict you.
At the Law Office of Jay M. Arnesen, we strongly advise getting legal representation immediately after being arrested. Beginning the moment our firm gets involved in your defense, we closely examine every piece of evidence the state plans to use against you at trial. Additionally, we explore alternative options for first-time drug offenders such as pretrial intervention (PTI) and conditional discharge. With that said, our first goal in every case is to get the charges dismissed entirely.
Learn more about your rights regarding drug crimes and criminal defense in New Jersey. Call our Bergen County office at 201-546-5777 or toll free at 877-242-7920 to schedule a free consultation.
Hackensack, New Jersey, Drug Crimes Attorney
A former police officer, attorney Jay M. Arnesen can handle a wide range of drug offenses, including:
- Drug Possession, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (2C:35-10)
- Drug Distribution, Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS/Drugs (2C:35-5)
- Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network (2C:35-3)
- Maintaining or Operating a CDS Production Facility (2C:35-4)
- Conspiracy to Possess CDS with Intent to Distribute (2C:35-5b(1) and 2C:35-2)
- Possession of CDS in a School Zone [distributing, dispensing or possessing CDS on or within 1000 feet of school property] (2C:35-7)
- Distribution or Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs (2C:35-10.5)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [hypodermic needles/syringes, pipes] (2C:36-2)
- Loitering for Purpose of Illegally Using, Possessing or Selling a Controlled Substance (2C:33-2.1)
- Possession of CDS/Drugs in Motor Vehicle (39:4-49.1)
These crimes involve drugs such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamines, ecstasy, ketamine and prescription drugs that include OxyContin, oxycodone, Roxicodone, Percocet, Xanax, Vicodin, hydrocodone, muscle relaxers, pain medications, etc.
Diversionary programs such as PTI and conditional discharge subject first-time drug offenders to a term of probation. Upon their successful completion of the probationary period, the charges against them are dismissed resulting in no criminal conviction.
Protect Your Rights After a Drug Distribution or Possession of CDS Arrest
For more information about your rights and criminal law, contact the Law Office of Jay M. Arnesen, in Little Ferry, Bergen County, to schedule a free consultation. Call us at 201-546-5777 or toll free at 877-242-7920.
If you have been arrested and charged with shoplifting, theft or criminal mischief in Paramus, New Jersey, or surrounding areas such as Wayne, Clifton, Fort Lee, Hackensack or Jersey City, call our firm immediately.
