Samuel Louis Sachs, Esq. attended Trenton State College and the National Law Center of George Washington University, and graduated with honors. He has served as a Municipal Public Defender, a Municipal Prosecutor, and as a Municipal Court Judge from 1989 to 1998. Since leaving the bench, his practice has been devoted to drunk driving, motor vehicle, and criminal matters. Mr. Sachs was named Municipal Court Attorney of the Year for 2007 - 2008 by the New Jersey State Bar Association. To learn more visit his website at www.samsachs.com
Hire A Lawrence, NJ Criminal Lawyer Experienced In Drug Possession Cases
To Get The Best Possible Outcome
Being convicted of drug possession in New Jersey can have very serious consequences. Not only could you face hefty fines and imprisonment, but the fact that the conviction remains on your record for the rest of your life can make it difficult to find future employment as well.
It is imperative that you hire a Lawrence, NJ criminal lawyer who has the experience and knowledge it takes to get the charges reduced or possibly even dropped. Your future could depend upon it!
When it comes to being found guilty of drug possession charges, the financial burden can be quite severe. In fact, if your NJ criminal lawyer is unsuccessful in getting your drug possession charges dropped, you could face thousands of dollars in fines alone.
This is because New Jersey law stipulates that…
- Possession of a drug classified in Schedule I, II, III or IV is a crime of the third degree, and can result in a fine of up to $35,000
- Possession of a drug classified in Schedule V is a crime in the fourth degree, and can result in a fine of up to $15,000
- Possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana or more than five grams of hashish is a crime of the fourth degree, and can result in a fine of up to $25,000
- Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana or five grams or less of hashish is a disorderly persons crime
Further, if you are found guilty of possession while on school property, or within 1,000 feet of school property (including a school bus), you may be required to perform a minimum of 100 hours of community service. The judge may also sentence you to imprisonment for drug possession, whether you are on school property or not.
By hiring an NJ criminal lawyer experienced in drug possession cases, you may be able to get your charges reduced -- and your fines lowered -- if you are found guilty of possession. Or, your attorney may be successful in getting your charges dismissed.
Obviously, you don't want to pay hefty fines, face prison time, or dedicate an exorbitant amount of personal time performing community service. To help avoid all this, take your time in selecting an experienced Lawrence, NJ criminal lawyer who has a proven track record of defending drug possession charges.
By hiring an NJ criminal lawyer experienced in drug possession cases, you will be certain to get the best legal defense possible.
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