New Jersey Drug Possession and Distribution Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been charged with possession of marijuana, cocaine, meth, LSD, or any other drug in the State of New Jersey, the experienced criminal defense and DWI lawyers at the Iler Law Firm can help. Our attorneys represent individuals throughout NJ including in Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Union, and Mercer County, charged with criminal and traffic offenses such as aggravated assault, DWI, and robbery. Please contact our office at your convenience for a free initial consultation.
New Jersey Drug Lawyers: LSD Charges and Offenses
The New Jersey statute governing LSD possession and distribution is N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5 which provides in pertinent part:
2C:35-5. Possession with the intent to distribute
a. It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or purposely:
(1) To manufacture, distribute or dispense, or to possess or have under his control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; or
(2) To create, distribute, or possess or have under his control with intent to distribute, a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance.
b. Any person who violates subsection a. with respect to:
(6) Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), or its analog, in a quantity of 100 milligrams or more including any adulterants or dilutants, or phencyclidine, or its analog, in a quantity of 10 grams or more including any adulterants or dilutants, is guilty of a crime of the first degree. Except as provided in N.J.S. 2C:35-12, the court shall impose a term of imprisonment which shall include the imposition of a minimum term, fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed by the court, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S. 2C:43-3, a fine of up to $ 500,000.00 may be imposed;
(7) Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), or its analog, in a quantity of less than 100 milligrams including any adulterants or dilutants, or where the amount is undetermined, or phencyclidine, or its analog, in a quantity of less than 10 grams including any adulterants or dilutants, or where the amount is undetermined, is guilty of a crime of the second degree;
As you can see, the charges and penalties involved depend on the amount of LSD in your possession. If the amount is more than one hundred (100) milligrams, it is considered a first degree offense. If the amount is less than one hundred (100) milligrams, the charge is graded as a second degree offense.
New Jersey Methamphetamine Lawyers: Possession and Distribution
Generally, methamphetamine possession charges are governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 which provides in pertinent part:
2C:35-10. Possession of Methamphetamine
a. It is unlawful for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain, or to possess, actually or constructively, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog, unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice. Any person who violates this section with respect to:
(1) A controlled dangerous substance, or its analog, classified in Schedule I, II, III or IV other than those specifically covered in this section, is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $ 35,000.00 may be imposed;
As a result, possession of methamphetamine is typically graded as a third degree offense in New Jersey. However, if you are caught with significant amounts of meth you may also be charged with possession with intent to distribute under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5. For additional information, please contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Iler Law Firm for immediate assistance.
