2007 Criminal Results

2007: Superior Court – Client with 5 juvenile arrests and 9 adult arrests (including 5 Municipal Court Convictions and 3 Superior Court Convictions) was accused of a Violation of Probation on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Assault, and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (Attorney had previously obtained probation for him on these charges. Attorney arranged for his release on bail. While out on bail a confidential informant informed the State Police that he was coming into town with a large amount of heroin that he was going to sell. Troopers set up surveillance and attempted to pull client over at his home. Client allegedly drove off at high speed and threw a package containing 8 bricks of heroin out the window then abandoned his car and fled on foot until he was apprehended.

Charges included Eluding in a Motor Vehicle (2C:29-2b) 2nd degree, Obstruction of Justice (2C:29-2a) 4th degree, Destruction of Evidence (2C:28-6) 4th degree, Possession of Heroin (2C:35-10a1) 2nd degree, Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute (2C:35-5b) 2nd degree, and Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute within 500 feet of a Public Housing Facility (2C:35-7.1a) 2nd degree.

Result: Client was facing 5 years in State Prison on Probation Violations, 10 years in State Prison on each of the 3 new 2nd degree charges and 18 months in State Prison on each of the 2 new 4th degree charges for a total exposure of 43 Years in Prison. Attorney challenged the validity of the motor vehicle stop and ownership of the heroin found outside the vehicle. Prosecutor agreed prior to indictment to a plea agreement to one count of Possession of Heroin (3rd degree) and one count of Eluding (2nd degree, but to be sentenced as 3rd) and two Violations of Probation. All other charges were Dismissed. At Sentencing Judge dismissed both Violations of Probation and sentenced client to 3 years state prison with one year parole ineligibility.

2007: Municipal Court – Attorney hired by family of girl with drug addiction charged in three separate towns with offenses. Client charged with Offering Alcoholic Beverage to Under Age Person in Violation of 2C:33-17A (a disorderly persons offense punishable by a fine of up to $1000 and 6 months in county jail); Violation of previously obtained Conditional Discharge on a Possession of Marijuana Charge; Being Under the Influence of Crack Cocaine in violation of 2C:35-10, Possession of CDS (Painkillers) in violation of 2C:35-10A, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia under 2C:36-2.

Result: Attorney assisted family with obtaining drug rehabilitation and treatment program for client. All drug charges and violation of conditional discharge were dismissed. Underage Alcohol Possession was amended to a Boro Ordinance with a $500 fine.

2007: Superior Court – Client was college student with no prior criminal record charged in a motor vehicle stop with Possession of Cocaine (2C:35-10A(1) a 3rd degree criminal offense carrying with it up to 5 years State Prison, a $35,000.00 fine and a suspension of driver’s license for up to 2 years.

Result: Attorney arranged entry into the Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI) and client was placed on a one year probation. If he completes it successfully he all charges will be dismissed and he will not have a criminal conviction. No fine and no loss of license.

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