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    Exclamation Consequences for Multiple Drug Offenses

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Jersey

    Just recently me and my 2 friends were arrested for having marijuana. This is what we've been charged with. We're all minors

    Myself:
    -Possession of marijuana in a vehicle.
    -Driving too many people in a vehicle. (provisional license)

    Friend one:
    -Possession of marijuana
    -Possession of paraphernalia

    Friend two:
    -Possession of marijuana
    -Possession of unsubscribed pills
    -Possession of paraphernalia
    -Intent to sell marijuana

    **My second friend has been on record for being out past curfew when he was 12, I dont know if that affects his outcome or not.

    So far I've only been told that I would be fined, but we're curious as to what other consequences we could possibly face.

    Thank you for you help in advance.

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    Default Re: Me and My Two Friends Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses, Curious of Consequence

    Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana or being under the influence of marijuana is a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
    Any possession within 1,000 feet of a school adds an additional 100 hours or more of community service to the sentence.

    Manufacture or distribution of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. For amounts of one ounce or more, the penalty increases to 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. Manufacture or sale of five pounds or more or cultivation of 10 - 50 plants is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $150,000. For amounts of 25 pounds or greater, or cultivation of greater than 50 plants, the penalties increase to 10 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $300,000.

    If you are growing marijuana and caught with over 10 plants, the presumption of operating a narcotics manufacturing facility occurs which is a 1st degree felony carrying 10- 20 years.

    Sale or distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of school property or on a school bus adds the imposition of a minimum sentence. For less than one ounce of marijuana, the minimum sentence imposed is between one-third and one-half of the total sentence or one year, whichever is greater. For one ounce or more, the minimum sentence imposed is between one-third and one-half of the total sentence or three years, whichever is greater. An additional fine of up to $150,000 may also be imposed for these violations.

    Sale or distribution of marijuana within 500 feet of public housing, a public park or a public building increases the possible penalties. For sale of less than one ounce, the penalty increases by 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000. Sale or distribution in these zones of one ounce or more is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $150,000.

    Distribution to minors or pregnant females increases the penalty to twice the possible sentence.

    Use or possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Distribution of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Any distribution of paraphernalia to a person under 18 years of age is punishable by 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.

    You all need attorney's ESPICALLY friend two

    What drug was the unPREscribed drug he had on him?

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    Default Re: Me and My Two Friends Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses, Curious of Consequence

    Quote Quoting gigirle
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    Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana or being under the influence of marijuana is a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
    Any possession within 1,000 feet of a school adds an additional 100 hours or more of community service to the sentence.

    Manufacture or distribution of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. For amounts of one ounce or more, the penalty increases to 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $25,000. Manufacture or sale of five pounds or more or cultivation of 10 - 50 plants is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $150,000. For amounts of 25 pounds or greater, or cultivation of greater than 50 plants, the penalties increase to 10 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $300,000.

    If you are growing marijuana and caught with over 10 plants, the presumption of operating a narcotics manufacturing facility occurs which is a 1st degree felony carrying 10- 20 years.

    Sale or distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of school property or on a school bus adds the imposition of a minimum sentence. For less than one ounce of marijuana, the minimum sentence imposed is between one-third and one-half of the total sentence or one year, whichever is greater. For one ounce or more, the minimum sentence imposed is between one-third and one-half of the total sentence or three years, whichever is greater. An additional fine of up to $150,000 may also be imposed for these violations.

    Sale or distribution of marijuana within 500 feet of public housing, a public park or a public building increases the possible penalties. For sale of less than one ounce, the penalty increases by 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000. Sale or distribution in these zones of one ounce or more is punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $150,000.

    Distribution to minors or pregnant females increases the penalty to twice the possible sentence.

    Use or possession of paraphernalia is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Distribution of paraphernalia is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Any distribution of paraphernalia to a person under 18 years of age is punishable by 3 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.

    You all need attorney's ESPICALLY friend two

    What drug was the unPREscribed drug he had on him?
    yes, unprescribed. Sorry about that. They were soma pills, I think thats how you spell it at least. They are muscle relaxers. I'm not sure if you saw it or not, but we're all minors. I had 7 grams, friend one had one gram, and friend two had about 18 grams of marijuana.

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    Default Re: Me and My Two Friends Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses, Curious of Consequence

    I did see that you are minors, it does not change anything as far as punishment goes, its the same, except you are likely to be charged in juvenile court.
    You may also lose your license.
    Get an attorney.

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    Default Re: Me and My Two Friends Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses, Curious of Consequence

    OK, thank you.

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