If you are convicted of third offense possession of marijuana in New Jersey, what will the sentence be and will you go to jail?
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If you are convicted of third offense possession of marijuana in New Jersey, what will the sentence be and will you go to jail?
That is a discussion that you should have with your criminal defense lawyer. Speaking broadly, a New Jersey judge is likely to sentence a defendant to at least some time in jail for a third offense.
A lawyer may be able to negotiate a plea bargain that allows the defendant to avoid jail, or identify defenses to the charge that might provide negotiating leverage or even provide a basis for dismissal of the charge (e.g., improper search and seizure, improper handling of evidence, etc.).