Jersey City Drug Crime Attorney

Have You Been Charged With a Drug Offense in Passaic, Paterson, Clifton, or in Passaic County?

Drug charges can be very serious, ranging from simple possession to drug trafficking which may be investigated and prosecuted by federal agencies such as the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (the DEA.) It is a crime in New Jersey to possess, sell, distribute, manufacture, cultivate, transport, import, or traffic in illegal drugs or controlled substances, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, LDS, MDMA (Ecstasy,) steroids, inhalants and unauthorized prescription drugs such as OxyContin, hydrocodone, and others.

If you or someone you know is facing drug charges in the Passaic area, it is vital that you consult with the Jersey City drug attorney at our firm immediately, before you make a statement or answer questions from law enforcement officials. After consulting with you, our drug charge defense lawyer will research the case against you to determine its validity. He will make every effort to achieve the most optimum case result possible and will act as a powerful advocate in your defense.

Drug Charges

There are many factors your attorney will investigate relating to your drug charge. Among these are questions of illegal search and seizure, probable cause for a drug search, whether or not the drugs were actually in your possession, whether or not you were read your Miranda rights after being arrested, and if drug paraphernalia was found, as well. Simple possession of a small amount of marijuana, for example, is much less serious than if you are being charged with intent to sell.

With the help of our Passaic drug charge defense lawyer, first-time offenders may seek alternative sentencing as opposed to jail time, such as treatment programs or supervision. If you are a first-time offender, you may want to discuss this with your attorney at the outset. If you are the parent of a child who has been charged with drug possession, talk to your attorney about having your child's case handled as a juvenile offense, rather than in criminal court.

Have you or your child been charged with a drug offense in the Passaic County area? Contact the Jersey City drug crime attorney at our firm as soon as possible to discuss your case!