Cocaine Possession Charges

New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer

New Jersey does not allow citizens to possess any amount of cocaine at any time. Charges will be filed against you if you are found to be in possession of the drug, from a very small amount to a larger amount. If you are found to be in possession of more than a small amount of the drug, you will be charged with possession with intent to distribute. The penalties associated with this charge are very serious. It is in your best interest to contact a proven cocaine defense lawyer to represent you and determine how to protect your rights and pursue a favorable case outcome. A New Jersey drug crime lawyer from the Law Offices of Allan Maraincan help you. Early involvement in your case can make a big difference. This firm serves all of Middlesex County, New Brunswick and much of the rest of New Jersey.

There are various penalties that can be enforced if you were charged with possession of cocaine:

• Mandatory fines
• Discretionary fines
• Driver's license suspension
• Jail or prison time

Mandatory fines can reach as high as $4,000.00. Added fines, in the courts discretion can be range into the hundreds of thousands, based on the case. New Jersey law allows for the suspension of your driver's license as well. These consequences are very serious. It is crucial that you get immediate legal representation to review every option possible. A first-time offender may be eligible for probation as part of pretrial intervention (PTI), a diversionary program. This is something that your attorney will explore.

An experienced lawyer with a proven record is crucial in any cocaine charge. The legal team at the Law Offices of Allan Marain has extensive experience. They have represented thousands of clients throughout their years in practice. They have received numerous awards and are asked to speak at various law conventions and college campuses. Mr. Marain has also been on New Jersey's list of "Super Lawyers" over a span of years.

The Law Offices of Allan Marain will provide you with legal representation that will help you. Members of the team are highly experienced, professional defense lawyers committed to building a responsive relationship with its clients. They will pursue the best possible resolution to cocaine related charges.

Contact a New Jersey drug crime lawyer for high quality legal representation for a charge of cocaine possession.