Long Branch New Jersey Assault and DWI Lawyer
The Iler Law Firm frequently represents clients in Long Branch Municipal Court located in Long Branch, New Jersey. In fact, our law firm has been practicing in Monmouth County for over 35 years. As a result, our criminal defense and DWI lawyers are very familiar with the local prosecutors and judges. Moreover, our attorneys are experienced in handling a wide array of traffic and criminal charges including drunk driving, aggravated assault, driving with a suspended license, and driving without insurance. Please contact our Red Bank office for a free initial consultation at 732-842-7787.
Long Branch New Jersey Marijuana Possession and Distribution Lawyer
One of the charges our criminal defense lawyers typically encounter is marijuana possession and/or marijuana distribution in Long Branch, NJ. Now, it is important to understand the difference between simple possession charges, which may be handled by the Long Branch Municipal Court, and distribution of marijuana charges which will be handled by the Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold.
With regard to possession of marijuana charges in New Jersey, if the amount of marijuana allegedly in your possession is 50 grams or more, this is considered fourth degree possession of marijuana and must be handled at the county level in Freehold. However, if the amount of marijuana allegedly in your possession is 50 grams or less, this is a disorderly persons offense and can be handled at the Long Branch Municipal Court. Remember, a conditional discharge may be available as a probationary program for your minor marijuana offenses at the Municipal Court level in New Jersey.
On the other hand, charges for marijuana distribution must be handled at the Superior Court level, which in the case of Long Branch, is the Monmouth County Superior Court. In terms of grading for a marijuana distribution charge, if you are allegedly in possession of 25 pounds or more of marijuana, this is a first degree offense in NJ. If you are apprehended with more than 5 pounds of marijuana but less than 25 pounds of marijuana in your possession, you will be charged with second degree distribution. Further, if you are arrested with one ounce or more of marijuana but less than 5 pounds, this will be graded as third degree distribution of marijuana in New Jersey. Finally, if you are allegedly in possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, you may be charged with fourth degree distribution of marijuana.
It is important to remember that there are several probationary and diversionary programs in New Jersey to assist drug related offenders at the Superior Court or "County Level". In Monmouth County, these programs are known as Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) and Drug Court. For additional information, please contact our Red Bank office for immediate assistance at 732-842-7787.
