New Jersey Heroin Possession Lawyer

Heroin has become increasingly prevalent throughout New Jersey. A majority of New Jersey state and local law enforcement and the legal community agree that the increase is directly attributable to the easy accessibility of highly addictive prescription opiates such as Oxycontin and Vicodin. Often, individuals who have been prescribed these prescription medications become addicted. As a result, when the prescription runs out, these individuals will look for ways to fill their need. Enter Heroin. In order to meet the heroin explosion head-on, courts and law enforcement have taken a tough stance against these charges on both the state and federal level. If you are convicted of heroin possession, you will be subject to incarceration in state prison because it is an indictable offense. At The Law Offices of William A. Proetta, our practice is largely dedicated to defending individuals for criminal and municipal court charges and we have represented clients charged with heroin possession and distribution throughout New Jersey. If you have been charged with possession of heroin in Paramus, Woodbridge, Lakewood, Hackensack, Freehold, Union Township, or Union City it is important that you retain an experienced criminal lawyer. If you would like to speak with a heroin defense attorney free of charge please contact one of our statewide offices at (732) 494-7900.

For your convenience, the list below has been provided to help you navigate our site for topics related to heroin possession.

• New Jersey Statute for Heroin Possession
• 3rd Degree Indictable Crime
• Constructive Possession vs. Actual Possession
• Heroin Possession for Juveniles
• Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI)
• Drug Court

Possession of Heroin in New Jersey

Heroin charges can be very complicated cases. Complex issues, such as “constructive possession”, inadequate probable cause, or an illegal search and seizure may arise that require the attention and skill of an experienced lawyer. As founding attorney, Will Proetta has handled a wide array of criminal and municipal court cases. Our lawyers have experience in the growing number of heroin charges that face our state. We will work diligently with the County Prosecutor’s Office in Middlesex, Monmouth, Hudson, Somerset, Union, and Bergen Counties in securing admittance into Pre-Trial Intervention to avoid a record, obtaining a waiver into Drug Court to avoid state prison or even work out a downgrade and remand. If you would like to learn more about how we can help you build a defense strategy customized to the facts of your case to meet your needs, please contact one of our statewide offices to schedule a free initial consultation with a heroin defense attorney at (732) 494-7900.