NJ Heroin Distribution Lawyer
Today in New Jersey, heroin has become the drug du jour among many recreational opiate drug users. Due to its steadily growing demand and easily attainable supply, the drug has powered a very competitive and profitable heroin distribution market. The beginnings of heroin abuse are often linked to dependence arising from prescription pain medication such as Vicodin or Percocet. Disproportionately affecting young adults and teenagers who are unable to maintain the habit once the prescription is used or due to high costs, the booming heroin market meets their needs. New Jersey legislature has enacted severe penalties against anyone caught manufacturing, distributing, or selling heroin. A defendant who has been convicted faces the potential of mandatory incarceration in state prison. While it may come as a surprise to many, this is also true in the case of first-time offenders because the distribution of heroin is an indictable offense. Additional penalties compound heroin distribution charges when the offense takes place in a Drug Free School Zone or within 500 feet of a Park or Public Housing. Will Proetta, our firm’s founding attorney, has handled a wide array of cases that include numerous heroin distribution and heroin possession charges and prescription drugs offenses. As an knowledgeable criminal defense firm, our attorneys understand the court system and always seek to work with the County Prosecutor’s Office to secure our clients’ admittance into Pre-Trial Intervention or Drug Court in an effort to avoid criminal records and/or time in state prison. In many instances we are able to successfully secure a downgraded charge which remands the case to municipal court. We represent clients charged with intent to distribute heroin throughout New Jersey including Jersey City, Middletown, Toms River, Union City, New Brunswick, Paterson, and Mount Laurel. We are conveniently located statewide. Call today to speak with a heroin distribution criminal lawyer at (732) 494-7900 for a free consultation.
For your convenience, we have provided a list below to help navigate our site on other topics related to heroin distribution in New Jersey.
- NJ Heroin Distribution Statute & Penalties
- 1st Degree Heroin Distribution
- 2nd Degree Distribution of Heroin
- 3rd Degree Heroin Distribution
- Heroin Distribution in School Zone
- Distribution of Heroin within Park Zone
- Brimage Guidelines
Defense Lawyer for Distribution of Heroin in NJ
Heroin distribution cases are often very complicated due to Brimage Guidelines, which mandate state prison incarceration. As a result, it is wise to chose an experienced criminal attorney who can pinpoint suppression issues and litigate those issues, if necessary. These types of issues present an opportunity for the defense to gain leverage against the state’s case that can be used to secure a downgrade or dismissal. For example, if the state mishandled and improperly tested the drugs found, then there was likely insufficient probable cause for arrest. Other examples may include an illegal search and seizure or an inadmissible confession. At the Law Offices of William A. Proetta, our lawyers understand heroin and drug distribution charges. In fact, we devote a large portion of our entire practice to handling heroin and related offenses throughout New Jersey including Elizabeth, North Bergen, Woodbridge, Brick, Wall Township, Pennington, and Hamilton. To discuss your criminal charges with an experienced heroin distribution lawyer then contact our statewide office at (732) 494-7900 for a free initial consultation today.