Raritan Twp NJ Heroin Lawyer

Heroin, which was once seen as an emblem urban decay, has now officially moved into the suburbs and rural areas of our state, including Hunterdon County. New Jersey’s large scale development and major highway system make heroin always within a close reach for users. For instance, it is common for residents of Hunterdon County to just hop on the road and drive east a short distance to major urban areas such as Elizabeth, Newark, and Paterson and purchase a large quantity  of heroin to bring back for their week’s supply or for friends and others. However, this has not gone unnoticed, and police agencies typically set up joint undercover “stings” where they watch suspected drug sales and then follow the buyer’s cars back to where they live to make arrests at a later point. This is why it is common for our attorneys to represent clients for possession of heroin with intent to distribute because police suspect they have more heroin then just for personal consumption. No matter the facts of your arrest, heroin charges are indictable crimes. For instance, just mere possession of heroin (no matter the amount) is a third degree indictable offense punishable by 3 – 5 years in state prison.

Clinton NJ Heroin Attorneys

Hunterdon County is part of a “joint vicinage” with Somerset and Warren Counties, however, it has it’s own courthouse. The Hunterdon Superior Court is located at 65 Park Avenue in Flemington NJ 08822 and can be reached at (908) 237-5800. The Superior Court handles all indictable crimes that take place within Hunterdon County, including heroin and related crimes such as Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary, Oxycontin Possession and Prescription Fraud. In order to combat the growing heroin problem, the County Prosecutor’s Office will often prosecute these cases to the fullest extent allowed under the law. Therefore it is always important to contact an experienced criminal attorney who can explain your rights and identify your options. At the Law Offices of William A. Proetta, our lawyers have represented clients against hundreds of heroin charges and related offenses. Often times, we can work with the prosecutor to secure downgrade, or Pre-Trial Intervention which will result in a dismissal upon completion. To learn more about how we may be able to help you, contact our office today for a free consultation with an experienced attorney.