Possession of Oxycodone

[phoenixpianoman]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: NJ

My girlfriend was arrested for NJS 2c:35-10a(1) - She had 3 oxycodone on her. This is the only charge.

She does not have a criminal record. I believe when she was 18 she tried to get into a bar with a fake ID, but went to court and paid a fine and nothing happened since.

So, I am reading a bunch of stuff online and I really just want to know what kind of legal trouble is she looking at? We are going to hire a lawyer to get the best possible result out of this.

I know I cannot get an exact answer, but what is the honest reality of this? What would her most realistic outcome be? What freaks me out is her court date is in municipal court, but the police officer told her to call because it might get moved to county because this is a "possible indictment" case. That I don't really understand. She wasn't selling. She got caught picking up from someone. Apparently they were after this guy for a while, so she was in the wrong place at the wrong time, not that that is really an excuse.

Again, if someone can please help us get some peace of mind until we talk to a lawyer...what is the most realistic outcome that we would possible face?

Thank you for your help.

- Will

[Mr. Knowitall]

She should talk to a local lawyer about her eligibility for diversion or deferral as a first time drug offender. Read this.

[PTPD22]

I can’t really offer any “peace of mind” here. This is a serious charge and, from your account, little or no mitigating circumstances in your gf’s favor. This is not an incident where the drugs were found in her purse and she can claim any remotely legitimate reason for having them. She was busted buying them from a dealer.

As Mr. Knowitall says, it is possible that your gf is a candidate for a diversion program if convicted. It is also possible that the prosecutor would be open to a favorable reduction of charges (or, possibly a dismissal of charges) if your gf can provide valuable information/testimony about the dealer that seems to be the focus of the investigation. But, she needs the assistance of a lawyer sooner rather than later.