Piscataway NJ Under the Influence of Marijuana Lawyer
Individuals rarely realize that they may be arrested and charged with being under the influence of marijuana but this is certainly something that our criminal defense lawyers appreciate. N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 not only makes it illegal to be in possession of marijuana but also criminalizes use or being under the influence” of drugs/CDS. If you have been charged with this form of marijuana offense, a lawyer at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is prepared to provide you with a free consultation to discuss your concerns and questions. Our seasoned attorneys includes several former prosecutors and a team that possesses over a century of experience defending individuals arrested for being under the influence of marijuana. Contact our firm anytime 24/7 for a free consultation. We defend marijuana use and related charges throughout Middlesex County including in Woodbridge, Edison, Piscataway, East Brunswick, Sayreville, Edison, Old Bridge and New Brunswick. An attorney is ready to assist you immediately by calling one of our offices.
Charge For Being Under the Influence of Marijuana
The offense of being under the influence of marijuana is set forth at subsection (b) of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10. This provision provides that:
b. Any person who uses or who is under the influence of any controlled dangerous substance, or its analog, for a purpose other than the treatment of sickness or injury as lawfully prescribed or administered by a physician is a disorderly person.
In a prosecution under this subsection, it shall not be necessary for the State to prove that the accused did use or was under the influence of any specific drug, but it shall be sufficient for a conviction under this subsection for the State to prove that the accused did use or was under the influence of some controlled dangerous substance, counterfeit controlled dangerous substance, or controlled substance analog, by proving that the accused did manifest physical and physiological symptoms or reactions caused by the use of any controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.
What You Need To Know. The first thing you need to keep in mind that it is totally unnecessary for a prosecutor to prove that marijuana was the specific CDS/drug which was used or of which you were under the influence. All that is required is that the state establish that there were physical and physiological symptoms that were caused by drugs. The classic examples of manifestations of being under the influence of marijuana which police and prosecutors point to include odor of marijuana, watery eyes and depressed motor movements. A conviction for this charge is a disorderly persons offense which carries up to six months in the county jail, a maximum fine of $1,000 and a driver’s license suspension of at least six months and up to two years.
Edison Under the Influence of Marijuana Defense Attorney
It is important for you to take this offense seriously given just how significant the penalties can be if you are convicted. A lawyer at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is available immediately to discuss your options before things get even more complicated. To speak to an attorney on our staff in a free consultation, contact one of our offices. We are prepared to defend your marijuana use case in any municipal court including the one in South Brunswick, Carteret, Spotswood, North Brunswick and South Amboy. A lawyer is available now at 732-246-7126 to help you.
Call The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall to speak to an defense lawyer if you have been charged with using marijuana or being under the influence of marijuana in South Brunswick, Edison, Carteret, Woodbridge, Piscataway, Carteret, East Brunswick, Sayreville, South Amboy, Metuchen, Old Bridge, Edison, New Brunswick, South Amboy, Spotswood and North Brunswick.
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