In New Jersey, drug-related offenses are serious. If you are charged with possession of marijuana in New Brunswick it is important to contact a New Jersey lawyer immediately. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff handles drug-related charges, including marijuana possession.
Those convicted of marijuana possession face severe penalties. "Simple" possession is the possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana. Under N.J.S.A. § 2C:35-10, possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana is considered a disorderly persons offense. First time offenders with the possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana could possibly face six (6) months in jail, a $1,000 fine and a two (2) year driver's license suspension.
Generally, those charged with "simple" possession of marijuana will have their case heard in New Brunswick Municipal Court. New Brunswick Municipal Court is located at 25 Kirkpatrick Street.
The attorneys at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas, & Woodruff, LLC regularly represent clients with drug-related charges in New Brunswick and throughout Middlesex County. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of experience. Gary Grabas is a former Middlesex County prosecutor. Casey Woodruff and Robert Rowbotham are also former county prosecutors. If you have been charged with marijuana possession or another drug-related offense, our criminal attorneys may be able to possibly help you.
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If you would like schedule a free initial consultation with one of our criminal defense attorneys, you can reach us (732) 651-9999 for our Middlesex County office or (908) 322-7000 for our Union County location. We are available 24 hours a day.
Marijuana Offenses
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Marijuana Crimes | ||||
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Grade |
Fine |
Imprisonment |
Enhanced Penalty | |
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Under the influence of marijuana |
Disorderly Persons |
Up to $1,000 |
Up to 6 months | |
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Possession Offenses | ||||
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Grade |
Fine |
Imprisonment |
Enhanced Penalty | |
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Possession of 50 grams or less |
Disorderly Persons |
Up to $1,000 |
Up to 6 months | |
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Possession of more than 50 grams |
4th degree |
Up to $25,000 |
Up to 18 months | |
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Possession of marijuana paraphernalia |
Disorderly Persons |
Up to $1,000 |
Up to 6 months | |
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Possession of marijuana in a school zone |
Enhancement |
Additional 100 hours of community service | ||
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Distribution Offenses | ||||
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Grade |
Fine |
Imprisonment |
Enhanced Penalty | |
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Possession with intent to distribute a quantity of 25 lbs. or more |
1st degree |
Up to $300,000 |
10-20 years | |
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Possession with intent to distribute a quantity of 5 lbs. or more and less than 25 lbs. |
2nd degree |
Up to $150,000 |
5-10 years | |
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Possession with intent to distribute a quantity of one ounce or more but less than 5 lbs. |
3rd degree |
Up to $25,000 |
3-5 years | |
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Possession with intent to distribute a quantity of less than one ounce |
4th degree |
Up to $10,000 |
Up to 18 months | |
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Distribution of marijuana paraphernalia |
4th degree |
Up to $10,000 |
Up to 18 months | |
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Distribution of marijuana paraphernalia to minors |
Enhancement |
Up to $15,000 |
3-5 years | |
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Sale to minors or pregnant women |
Enhancement |
Doubles original penalty | ||
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Production Offenses | ||||
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Grade |
Fine |
Imprisonment |
Enhanced Penalty | |
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Production of more than 50 plants |
1st degree |
Up to $300,000 |
10-20 years | |
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Production of 10 to 50 plants |
2nd degree |
Up to $150,000 |
5-10 years | |
