Cocaine Possession in New Jersey - Criminal Defense Attorneys
Possession of Cocaine, technically referred to as Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), is a Third Degree felony in the State of New Jersey. A person charged with Possession of cocaine (CDS) may face up to five (5) years in New Jersey State Prison although there is a presumption of non-incarceration for first time offenders.
Our New Jersey Lawyers Can Help – We Have The Training and Experience
Our Lawyers have 30 years of combined criminal trial experience and have handled literally thousands of Possession of cocaine and CDS cases. Founding partner Charles Clark has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. There are over 70,000 licensed lawyers in the State of New Jersey but, as of 2009, there are only 258 that have met the rigorous requirements set up by the New Jersey Supreme Court to become certified criminal trial attorneys.
We Challenge the Evidence
Most defendants Possession of Cocaine charges in New Jersey arise as a result of a police initiated search of their person, car or home. Unlike may other lawyers, we have analyzed police conduct on a daily basis for years and immediately know whether or not your Constitutional Right to be free from illegal searches and seizures has been violated. If the Police acted inappropriately, we do not hesitate to file a motion to suppress the evidence and seek to have the case dismissed.
Alternatives to Jail
At Clark and Clark, LLC we have been extremely successful in winning Possession of Cocaine (CDS) cases at trial, obtaining probationary terms rather than jail sentences for our clients even when they have extensive criminal records, or convincing the Prosecutor's Office to dismiss the charges if a co-defendant has taken responsibility for the cocaine in question. In some cases, we are able to get the charges downgraded to a Disorderly persons offense or assist our client's in applying to Drug Court as an alternative to jail.
Other Consequences
Even if it is your first offense, you need an experienced lawyer to minimize the impact a conviction could have on your future. Possession of Cocaine (CDS) is a felony drug charge that may result in a permanent criminal record. Cocaine possession convictions could exclude you from certain types of employment and could even impact your current job. If we cannot obtain an immediate dismissal, we may still be able to get you into a Pre-trial Intervention Program (PTI). PTI is a diversionary program that allows you to put your case on hold for a short period of time. Completion of PTI (usually a 1 year program) results in a dismissal of your charges at the end of the PTI term.
Contact Our Office Immediately
If you have been charged with Possession of Cocaine (CDS) (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10) in the State of New Jersey, including Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Mercer Counties, contact the law firm of Clark and Clark immediately at 732-303-7857.
The law firm of Clark and Clark has the skill and experience to investigate your case, challenge the evidence, and advise you on a course of action that is best for you. Whether we are seeking a dismissal, negotiating the best plea deal available or defending your legal rights at a trial, we understand the system and how to make it best work for you.
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