Wayne NJ Heroin Attorneys

Heroin and drug activity continue to rise in Paterson which, in turn, feeds the surrounding suburban and rural areas with a constant source of heroin. Therefore, it should be no surprise that heroin use and arrests have seen a significant upswing in Passaic County in recent years. In fact, this increase in heroin has been felt throughout the entire state of New Jersey. This is why police and prosecutors are cracking down on heroin arrests and investigations. If you have been arrested for Heroin Possession or Heroin Distribution in Passaic County it is important that you understand the penalties and your options. For instance, many people do not understand that just the mere possession of heroin, no matter how small the amount, is a third degree indictable crime (also known as a felony) which is punishable by 3 – 5 years in state prison if you are convicted. These penalties can increase significantly if you have also been charged with distribution or possession with the intent to distribute. If you would like to talk with someone about your case and circumstances, contact our office today to speak with an experienced criminal attorney who can answer your questions and address your concerns during a free consultation.

Passaic Heroin Defense Lawyer

The Passaic County Superior Court, Criminal Division is located at 77 Hamilton Street in Paterson, New Jersey 07505. All heroin charges and other indictable crimes from the sixteen municipalities in Passaic County are referred to the Superior Court for prosecution. Typically, each case will be scheduled for a pre-indictment conference to see if a plea can be reached early on. If a plea cannot be reached, the case will be sent to grand jury for an indictment and assigned to a criminal judge and trial team of prosecutors. Common heroin related indictable crimes can include charges of Robbery, Shoplifting, Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property and Oxycontin Possession. No matter what the facts of your case – you can be sure we have seen it before and defended our clients against it. Depending on the circumstances, often times we can secure a downgrade, admittance in Pre-Trial Intervention or even a dismissal altogether. To learn more about how we can help you, or your loved one, contact us today to speak with an experienced criminal attorney during a free consultation.