Belleville NJ Heroin Lawyer
Essex County has some of the most heroin cases in New Jersey. This is primarily due to the fact that Essex County has large urban inner city areas such as Newark, East Orange and Irvington with high concentrations of heroin in close proximity to suburban areas. The drugs then trickle down to the surrounding suburban areas such as Nutley, Bloomfield, and West Orange. Heroin’s popularity in suburban areas continues to grow steadily and spans across all demographics. This is why our clients typically include professionals, college students, and high school students. However, many people do not understand how serious heroin use is – not only can it often lead to an overdose; but, simple possession of heroin is a third degree indictable crime which is punishable by up to 3 – 5 years in state prison. Moreover, the penalties can increase if the police arrest you for possession of heroin with intent to distribute, depending on how many bags you have. Depending on the circumstances, an experienced criminal defense attorney can often challenge the state’s case against you and work with the prosecutor’s office to secure you a downgrade, or admittance into Pre-Trial Intervention so the charges can be dismissed upon successful completion. At the Law Offices of William A. Proetta our attorneys have successfully defended our clients against hundreds of heroin offenses and related charges. If you would like to learn more about how we can help you, contact our office today for a free consultation.
Heroin Charges in Essex County Superior Court
Essex County Superior Court is the largest and busiest trial court in New Jersey with approximately 60 judges and about 860 staff. The Essex County Superior Court is actually made up of five separate buildings located in downtown Newark and is in charge of serving the almost 800,000 citizens within the 22 municipalities contained within the county. All criminal cases are typically heard in the Veterans Courthouse at 50 West Market Street in Newark, New Jersey. The Criminal Division is in charge of hearing all indictable crimes (analogous to a felony) such as Heroin Possession, Distribution of Heroin, Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property, Oxycontin and Suboxone Possession. If you have been charged with an indictable crime it is important that you speak with an experienced criminal lawyer who can explain the charges, your rights, and identify your options. Feel free to contact our office today to speak with one of our attorneys during an initial consultation which is absolutely free.