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In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:36-6. Possession or distribution of hypodermic syringe or needle
a. Except as authorized by subsection b., c. or other law, it shall be unlawful for a person to have under his control or possess with intent to use a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle or any other instrument adapted for the use of a controlled dangerous substance or a controlled substance analog as defined in chapter 35 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes or to sell, furnish or give to any person such syringe, needle or instrument. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
b.A person is authorized to possess and use a hypodermic needle or hypodermic syringe if the person obtains the hypodermic syringe or hypodermic needle by a valid prescription issued by a licensed physician, dentist or veterinarian and uses it for its authorized purpose. No prescription for a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle or any other instrument adapted for the use of controlled dangerous substances by subcutaneous injections shall be valid for more than one year from the date of issuance. c.Subsection a. does not apply to a duly licensed physician, dentist, veterinarian, undertaker, nurse, podiatrist, registered pharmacist, or a hospital, sanitarium, clinical laboratory or any other medical institution, or a state or a governmental agency, or a regular dealer in medical, dental or surgical supplies, or a resident physician or intern of a hospital, sanitarium or other medical institution.

From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:35-11 Imitation controlled dangerous substances; distribution, possession, manufacture, etc.; penalties
a. It is unlawful for any person to distribute or to possess or have under his control with intent to distribute any substance which is not a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog: (1) Upon the express or implied representation to the recipient that the substance is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; or (2) Upon the express or implied representation to the recipient that the substance is of such nature, appearance or effect that the recipient will be able to distribute or use the substance as a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; or (3) Under circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog. Any of the following shall constitute prima facie evidence of such circumstances: (a) The substance was packaged in a manner normally used for the unlawful distribution of controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance analogs. (b) The distribution or attempted distribution of the substance was accompanied by an exchange of or demand for money or other thing as consideration for the substance, and the value of the consideration exceeded the reasonable value of the substance. (c) The physical appearance of the substance is substantially the same as that of a specific controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.

b. It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, compound, encapsulate, package or imprint any substance which is not a controlled dangerous substance, controlled substance analog or any combination of such substances, other than a prescription drug, with the purpose that it resemble or duplicate the physical appearance of the finished form, package, label or imprint of a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.

From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:35-10.5. Prescription legend drugs
a.Except as authorized by sections 9 through 15 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-9 through 24:21-15) a person who knowingly distributes a prescription legend drug or stramonium preparation unless lawfully prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, veterinarian or dentist is a disorderly person.

b.A person who uses any prescription legend drug or stramonium preparation for a purpose other than treatment of sickness or injury as lawfully prescribed or administered by a licensed physician is a disorderly person.

c.A defendant may be convicted for a violation of subsection b. if the State proves that the defendant manifested symptoms or reactions caused by the use of prescription legend drugs or stramonium preparation. The State need not prove which specific prescription legend drug or stramonium preparation defendant used.

d.A person who obtains or attempts to obtain possession of a prescription legend drug or stramonium preparation by forgery or deception is a disorderly person.

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In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:36-4. Advertising to promote sale
It shall be unlawful for any person to place in any newspaper, magazine, handbill, or other publication any advertisement, knowing that the purpose of the advertisement in whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects intended for use as drug paraphernalia.

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In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:35-10.3 Possession, etc. of flunitrazepam; penalties
a. It is a crime of the third degree for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain, or to possess, flunitrazepam, unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.).
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In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:35-6 Employing a juvenile in a drug distribution scheme
Any person being at least 18 years of age who knowingly uses, solicits, directs, hires or employs a person 17 years of age or younger to violate N.J.S.2C:35-4 or subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:35-5, is guilty of a crime of the second degree and shall, except as provided in N.J.S.2C:35-12, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall include the imposition of a minimum term which shall be fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed, or five years, whichever is greater, during which the defendant shall be ineligible for parole. 
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In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

 
2C:35-10.2 Possession, etc. of gamma hydroxybutyrate; penalties
a. It is a crime of the third degree for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain, or to possess, gamma hydroxybutyrate unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.).

From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:35-5.3 Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam
a. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), it is unlawful for any person knowingly or purposely to manufacture, distribute or dispense, or to possess or have under his control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense flunitrazepam.
b. A person who violates subsection a. of this section with respect to flunitrazepam in a quantity of one gram or more is guilty of a crime of the first degree and, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any other law, a fine of up to $250,000.00 may be imposed upon the person.
c. A person who violates subsection a. of this section with respect to flunitrazepam in a quantity of less than one gram is guilty of a crime of the second degree and, notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any other law, a fine of up to $150,000.00 may be imposed upon the person.

From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!
2C:35-5.2 Manufacturing, etc. gamma hydroxybutyrate
a. Except as authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), it shall be a crime of the second degree for any person knowingly or purposely to manufacture, distribute or dispense, or to possess or have under his control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense gamma hydroxybutyrate. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 or any other law, a fine of up to $150,000.00 may be imposed upon a person who violates this section.
From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey,  our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!

In New Jersey drug crimes are common, but serious.  The attorneys you select to fight for you may be the difference between a great outcome and disaster.  Our team of tough, smart attorneys have a long track record of getting great results for our clients. Regardless of the specific drug charge, circumstances or the location of the court, our New Jersey CDS attorneys will fight for you to achieve the results you want for you and your family!

2C:35-4.1 Booby traps in manufacturing or distribution facilities

b. Any person who knowingly assembles, maintains, places or causes to be placed a booby trap on property used for the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, or possession or control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense, controlled dangerous substances in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a crime of the second degree. If the booby trap causes bodily injury to any person, the defendant shall be guilty of a crime of the first degree. It shall not be a defense that the device was inoperable or was not actually triggered, or that its existence or location was known to a law enforcement officer or another person.

c. Any person who fortifies or maintains in a fortified condition a structure for the manufacture, distribution, dispensing or possession or control with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense, controlled dangerous substances, or who violates section 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 of chapter 35 in a structure which he owns, leases, occupies or controls, and which has been fortified, is guilty of a crime of the third degree.
From Newark to Trenton, Jersey City to Atlantic City, our CDS Possession and Drug Distribution defense lawyers will fight for you in any court in New Jersey.  With eight offices in New Jersey, our team of tough, smart criminal defense lawyers are easy to reach from anywhere in New Jersey. Call us today to begin the fight against your charges!