NJ Heroin Possession Lawyer
Heroin usage and heroin-related crimes have exploded in New Jersey in the last decade. The increase is directly attributable to easy access to prescription opioids such as Oxycontin and Vicodin. These highly addictive medications are widely prescribed by doctors, and unfortunately, when the prescription is completed, the user turns to heroin on the street to fill his or need. New Jersey courts and police have cracked down on Heroin Possession and related crimes and aggressively investigate and prosecute individuals arrested for heroin possession. McGuckin Law is a criminal defense law firm with offices in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex County. If you or a loved one has been charged with Possession of Heroin in Toms River, New Brunswick, Seaside, Sayreville, Tinton Falls, Middletown, or Edison, call McGuckin Law for a free consultation at 732.924.4200.
At McGuckin Law, our practice is 100% dedicated to aggressively defending our clients from municipal and superior court charges. We have represented a broad array of clients individuals who have been charged with heroin possession, heroin distribution, and prescription drug offenses such as prescription fraud and possession of Oxycontin.
How Do I Beat Heroin Charges in NJ?
Just because you were arrested for this serious charge does not mean that you are automatically guilty. There are a lot of steps that must take place between your arrest and the ultimate disposition of your case. McGuckin Law will help you navigate your way throughout the process, whether it will be heard in Monmouth, Ocean, or Middlesex County Superior Court or if it gets downgraded to a municipal court. First, we look to the facts of the case to determine if there are constitutional issues associate with the traffic stop, automobile or home search and seizure, Miranda issues, or other factors in your investigation or arrest that may be suppressed.
Once we have investigated the fact pattern of your case, we will then look for potential procedural issues such as insufficient discovery, lab results, or chain of custody of the evidence involved with your case. Finally, we will work with the prosecution to determine an acceptable plea bargain to downgrade or diminish your exposure to jail time, eligibility for a diversionary program like Pre-Trial Intervention or Conditional Discharge or prepare to fight your case at trial. You will be given cell phone access to your attorney to ensure that you are kept informed and up to speed with your case throughout the entire process.
What are the Penalties for Heroin Possession in NJ?
As a third degree indictable crime, a person convicted of heroin possession is exposed to 3 – 5 years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines, probation, mandatory drug testing, community service, and suspension of your driving privileges. Additional penalties attach if you were also charged with Heroin Possession Within 500 feet of a Public Park or Public Housing, in a School Zone, or if the State claims there was Intent to Distribute Heroin. These are severe penalties and necessitate the need to hire a local, experienced and aggressive attorney to make sure that your rights and interests are protected at all times. McGuckin Law is here to help.
Do I Need a Lawyer for NJ Heroin Charges?
Heroin charges are very serious and can be very complex. Complex issues often arise that are better off being litigated by an experienced criminal lawyer. McGuckin Law has handles a broad array of heroin possession and related charges. As heroin offenses have increased along the Jersey Shore, our experience in defending people charged with heroin possession has increased. We will also be happy to point you or your loved one in the direction of helpful resources to help you combat addiction that has the added benefit of proactively assisting your defense. In addition to aggressively fighting your case, we will also work diligently with the County Prosecutor’s Office in securing admittance into Pre-Trial Intervention to avoid a record, obtaining a waiver into Drug Court to avoid state prison or even work out a downgrade and remand. To learn more about hw we can defend your case, schedule a free initial consultation with a heroin criminal lawyer at (732) 924.4200.
