Frequently Asked Questions

Common Question in Cocaine Charges

Will I go to jail if I was caught with small amount of cocaine?

If you are a first time offender and eligible for a pretrial intervention (PTI), you may be able to avoid jail time in this diversion program. There are also cases in which an individual accused of cocaine possession could have the charges dropped if a New Jersey drug crime defense lawyer from The Law Offices of Allan Marain identifies law enforcement errors such as illegal search and seizure, and absence of probable cause for a police stop. If you are hoping to avoid severe cocaine penalties, we urge you to contact us to discuss your options.

How do I know what attorney to choose?

You need an experienced attorney. This law firmhas decades of positive results in criminal court. Allan Marain has been named one of New Jersey "Super Lawyers." The firm is extremely responsive to its clients, and knows how important the outcome of your case will be. The firm takes a personal interest in its clients and has extensive experience in defending clients who face charges related to cocaine.

Can I defend my case and get acquitted?

Every cocaine charge is unique, including the individuals involved as well as the evidence in the case. Many cocaine charges can be successfully defended or even dismissed. A painstaking review of the evidence is needed to determine if your case has errors in police procedure, "chain of custody" of the evidence, or other problems that could help pursue an acquittal or case dismissal.

What types of cocaine charges does your firm defend?

This firm defends against all types of cocaine charges, including cocaine trafficking, cocaine possession, cocaine distribution, possession with intent to distribute, possession within a school zone, illegal possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as dealing with the issue of a suspended license, discretionary fines. Its lawyers are very familiar with defending first time offenses and could seek a pretrial intervention (PTI). The firm also can help with an expungement after waiting times specified expungement statutes have been satisfied. The firm provides high quality legal representation in cocaine related juvenile offenses. It serves considerable portions of New Jersey including the areas of Middlesex County and New Brunswick.

Contact a New Jersey drug crime lawyer from our firm for information about defending your case.