Howell has the second most heroin abuse cases in Monmouth County, New Jersey according to statistics provided by  Division of Addiction Services in the New Jersey Department of Human Services. These reported cases are only the ones that police and emergency workers know about and does not represent the exact number which is most likely much higher. However, most of these reported cases will lead to an arrest and charges for Possession of Heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, or being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. Moreover, this does not include the heroin related arrests that are the result of searches from motor vehicle stops and search warrants executed on suspected “drug houses” which often lead to arrests for Distribution of Heroin.

Heroin’s growing popularity has been directly linked to prescription drug addiction and Prescription Drugs crimes such as the illegal use of Oxycontin and Suboxone. Once the body becomes addicted to prescription opiates, the addiction can be hard to feed and heroin becomes more palatable because it can be injected, smoked, snorted or orally ingested, and typically only runs at $5 to $10 a bag, which is much cheaper than prescription drugs. The money needed to support the growing addiction also leads to theft crimes such as Burglary as a source of funding. No matter what the circumstances of your particular case are, an experienced criminal defense attorney can be invaluable or securing a successful resolution of the charges. At the Law Offices of William A. Proetta, our lawyers have successfully defended clients against hundreds of heroin charges and related crimes. If you would like to learn more about how our attorneys can help you or your loved one, contact us today for a free consultation.