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ยง 2C:35-10. Possession, use or being under the influence, or failure to make lawful disposition
It is unlawful for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain, or to possess, actually or constructively, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog, 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.). Any person who violates this section with respect to:
Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana, including any adulterants or dilutants, or five grams or less of hashish is a disorderly person.
Any person who commits any offense defined in this section while on any property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of any such school property or a school bus, or while on any school bus, and who is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall, in addition to any other sentence which the court may impose, be required to perform not less than 100 hours of community service.
Any person who uses or who is under the influence of any controlled dangerous substance for a purpose other than the treatment of sickness or injury as lawfully prescribed or administered by a physician is a disorderly person.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia With Intent to Use
New Jersey Statutes 2C:36-2: Use or possession with intent to use; disorderly persons offense. It is a disorderly persons offense to use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia to: Plant, Propagate, Cultivate, Grow, Harvest, Manufacture, Compound, Convert, Produce, Process, Prepare, Test, Analyze, Pack, Repack, Store, Contain, Conceal, Ingest, Inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog. This is a disorderly persons offense punishable by: Imprisonment for up to six months; A fine of up to $1,000; or both.
Any person who knowingly obtains or possesses a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance and who fails to voluntarily deliver the substance to the nearest law enforcement officer is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. .
It takes an attorney with the confidence and experience of a former prosecutor to properly deal with authorities when it comes to defending you against these charges. If you have been accused or charged with such a crime, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bellizia immediately. Early intervention may achieve outstanding results, and will be instrumental to the outcome of your case.