A person charged with marijuana possession in Metuchen, New Jersey will have their matter handled in the Metuchen Municipal Court or Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Whether the case is handled in municipal court or superior court is determined by the amount of marijuana allegedly confiscated by the police. As set forth under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10, 50 grams or less of marijuana is considered a disorderly persons offense and will likely be handled at the Metuchen Municipal Court. An amount greater than 50 grams will be sent to the Middlesex County Superior Court. If you or a relative is charged with marijuana possession or drug paraphernalia in Metuchen, it is important to discuss your case with an experienced Metuchen marijuana possession attorney.
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-16, a conviction for marijuana possession may result in a license suspension of between 6 months and 2 years. Additional penalties may include a $1,000 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment for possession of marijuana.
At Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff, we regularly represent clients charged with marijuana possession and all drug possession offenses. Our criminal defense attorneys possess the knowledge, skill and experience to handle any criminal matter. Gary Grabas, Casey Woodruff and Robert C. Rowbotham, II are all former Prosecutors. Jon M. Bramnick is a New Jersey "Super Lawyer" with over 30 years of trial experience. We know how to defend your rights and fight for the best possible outcome on your behalf.
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If you have been charged with marijuana possession or any drug possession offense in Metuchen and would like to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with one of our criminal defense attorneys, you can reach us at 908.322.7000. We can be reached 24 hours a day.
