Englewood NJ Heroin Lawyer

Bergen County New Jersey consists mainly of affluent suburban towns and boroughs. While many people associate heroin with the image of a raggedy drug addict in a dark city alley, in reality the truth is that these days heroin is just as prevalent in the affluent suburbs as it is in the urban areas. Many theorize the driving factor was the widespread use and easy access of addictive prescription opiates such as Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicodin that perpetuated the quick spread throughout the state. However, one thing is for sure – heroin is a serious criminal offense. In fact, New Jersey classifies the simple possession of heroin as a third degree indictable felony which is punishable by 3 – 5 years in state prison, no matter the amount. The charges can get even more serious if the amount of heroin you have leads police to arrest you for intent to distribute.  An experienced attorney can often times mean the difference between a downgrade or dismissal and a felony conviction that exposes you to incarceration. The attorneys at the Law Offices of William A. Proetta defend clients throughout Bergen County for heroin and related charges. If you would like to learn more about how we may be able to help you, contact us today for a free consultation.

Bergen County Superior Court Heroin Charges

The Bergen County Superior Court is located at  10 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 and the Criminal Division Main Office is in Room 116. For more information the Criminal Division can be reached at 201-527-2400. The Superior Court handles all the indictable crimes that take place within Bergen County, no matter what town or borough you were arrested in. This is why if you are arrested in Bergen County for Heroin Possession, Distribution of Heroin or a related crime such as Burglary, Prescription Fraud or Suboxone then you will be required to appear in Superior Court. The County Prosecutor’s Office will be in charge of indicting the crime and prosecuting your charges. Depending on the circumstances, a criminal defense attorney can work with the prosecutors to secure your admittance into a diversionary or alternative program such as Pre-Trial Intervention or Drug Court.