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  1. #1
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    Default First Drug Charge

    I had gotten arrested 2 days ago in northern NJ. My charges are possession of marijuana under 50 grams and drug paraphernalia, as well as C.D.S in a motor vehicle. This is my first offense ever. Now this was the same officer that pulled me over before and gave me tickets for my window tint 2 days prior. He pulled me over and claimed to see vegetation in the car. He picked up all the little shake he could off of my floor, which was maybe .3 or .4 of a gram at the most and arrested me for it. He also had K9 come in and sniff my car and find nothing. He found empty baggies with no res in my glove box and got me for the paraphernalia. I am getting a lawyer because I am def not going down without a fight and am wondering whats the worst that can happen.

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    Default Re: First Drug Charge

    Possible fine & jail time but since it is your first offense, see what a lawyer can do for you.

    Marijuana and New Jersey State Laws

    Know the law. Marijuana is an illegal substance. Simple possession, use or being under the influence of marijuana in New Jersey is 0-18 months in jail and a fine of $500 to $15,000. Use or possession with intent to distribute, 0-10 years in jail, and a fine of $750 to $100,000. There is a penalty of mandatory loss of driving privileges of at least 6 months upon conviction of many drug offenses, for example, possession of drug paraphernalia such as pipes, sifters, and spoons.

    In addition to foregoing fines, every defendant convicted of any drug offense or who goes into a diversionary program must pay a mandatory penalty ranging from $500 to $3000 and a mandatory $50 laboratory charge.

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