Old Bridge NJ Heroin Lawyer

At this point there is no denying that heroin has hit the New Jersey suburbs and one of the most affected areas has been Middlesex County. This is exhibited by the fact that Middlesex has 4 towns listed in the Top 25 Heroin Towns in New Jersey, which is based on the number of reported heroin abuse cases. If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with heroin in Middlesex County it is important that you understand your options, the penalties, and how the court system works. For example. just the mere possession of heroin is a third degree indictable crime which is punishable by up to 3 – 5 years in state prison. Through a combination of skillful negotiation and aggressive defense tactics, an experienced criminal lawyer can often secure a downgrade, probation, or even Pre-Trial Intervention which can result in a complete dismissal, upon completion of the program. At the Law Offices of William A. Proetta, our attorneys have successfully defended clients against hundreds of heroin offenses and related charges in New Jersey. If you would like to learn more about how we may be able to help you or a loved one, contact our office to speak with an experienced criminal lawyer during a free consultation.

Middlesex County Superior Court Heroin Charges

All indictable crimes such as Heroin Possession, Heroin Distribution and related crimes such as Burglary, Shoplifting, Suboxone Possession and Oxycontin are handled in the Superior Court. Middlesex County Superior Court is located in downtown New Brunswick at 56 Paterson St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0964 and the telephone number is (732) 519-3200. As a rule of thumb, the County Prosecutor’s Office normally takes a hard stance on heroin and related charges and will attempt to prosecute these charges to the fullest extent allowed under the law. This strong stance is driven by an overlying push to combat the growing heroin use and related crimes in Middlesex County and throughout New Jersey. Our attorneys will use our experience in dealing with heroin charges and related crimes in Middlesex County to help navigate the court system and avail you to all potential defenses in an effort to secure a successful resolution of your case. Contact our office today in order to learn more about your potential options during a free consultation with one of our attorneys.