The Borough of Madison is a quiet residential community in Morris County New Jersey. Despite the tranquility Madison has to offer, it is sometimes necessary for the Madison Police Department to arrest individuals who they believe have violated New Jersey State Law by being in the possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia.
The Madison Police Department and the State of New Jersey take possession of marijuana very seriously. A charge of possession of 50 grams or less is considered a "disorderly persons offense." If you or a loved one have been charged with possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal defense attorney. Penalties for these crimes can be very serious. Under N.J.S.A 2C:35-16, a conviction for marijuana possession may result in any or all of the following consequences:
- Driver's license suspension of at least 6 months and up to 2 years
- A fine not to exceed $1,000
- A term of imprisonment in the Essex County Jail not to exceed 6 months
Allegations of disorderly persons arising out of Madison are handled in the Madison Municipal Court, located in the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building at 50 Kings Road.
A charge of possession of marijuana in an amount exceeding 50 grams and a charge of possession with the intention to sell or distribute is an indictable offense. Indictable offenses arising out of Madison are handled at Morris County Superior Court, located at Washington and Courts Street in Morristown, New Jersey.
At Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff, our criminal attorneys regularly represent clients with allegations of marijuana possession or drug paraphernalia. Our criminal lawyers have many years of experience handling all kinds of criminal matters. Robert Rowbotham, II is a former Deputy Attorney General for the State Attorney General's Office of New Jersey in the Criminal Division. Gary Grabas and Casey Woodruff are former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.
Free Consultations Available -- Madison Marijuana Possession Lawyer
(908) 322-7000
If you have been charged with marijuana possession or drug paraphernalia possession in Madison and would like to schedule a free consultation with one of our criminal attorneys, you can reach us at 908.322.7000. We are available 24 hours a day.
