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A drug trafficking charge is serious, and the defense often involves intricate legal issues needing a thorough understanding of state drug laws and the specifics of the case. Police might use the term trafficking after discovering related items, such as pills, packaging, or a scale, or hearing messages or a witness statement. However, our Piscataway drug trafficking lawyer could analyze the evidence found, the circumstances of its discovery, and whether it genuinely indicates distribution.
The Law Office of Jennifer Marshall, Esq., provides criminal defense with clear advice and simple language. We understand these cases can feel intimidating because the charges may impact your life, such as your job, family situation, and housing. Contact us today to speak with our experienced drug defense attorney to help you understand the process and explain your options.
The state may refer to drug cases with the term trafficking. Regardless of the term, in this state, it is unlawful to knowingly or purposely manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance, or to possess or control it with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense it. The same section also covers certain controlled dangerous substances.
Possession alone is not always possession with intent. Police may look at several types of evidence, such as:
We look at whether those details actually support the drug charge in Piscataway or whether police are stretching the facts.
Many drug trafficking cases turn on what the police say the drugs were for. A larger amount can raise questions, but the amount alone does not always tell the whole story. Packaging may have more than one explanation, the cash may be for something else, and a phone may contain messages that need context.
A Piscataway drug distribution defense should start with the evidence and not the label. We look at who owned the drugs, who had access to the place where they were found, and who made statements.
We also look at whether police assumed shared possession because people were in the same car, apartment, or room. If police searched a vehicle, home, phone, or person, we examine the reason for the search, along with whether you were stopped, questioned, or pressured into speaking before you knew your rights.
In this state, distribution or possession with intent to distribute near a school, on school property, or on a school bus can increase pressure on the case. Prosecutors may use the location to seek harsher treatment, so the distance, address, map used, and exact facts need careful review.
This does not mean the charge should be accepted at first glance. In some cases, location issues can be more complex than they look in the complaint.
Other charges may involve public housing facilities, parks, or public buildings. Police and prosecutors may use those allegations to push for a stricter outcome. We check whether the facts match the drug charge in Piscataway.
Each piece of evidence used for drug cases in Piscataway needs review independent of other evidence. Examples include the following:
We ask direct questions. Was the substance tested? Was the weight accurate? Was the packaging handled properly? Did police know who owned the drugs? Was another person trying to avoid trouble by naming you? Did officers leave out facts that help explain what happened? Jennifer Marshall takes a thorough approach to each case review.
A drug trafficking charge can put heavy pressure on you before you have had time to think. You should not answer questions, accept blame, or agree to anything without knowing the evidence and the risks.
Our Piscataway drug trafficking lawyer at The Law Office of Jennifer Marshall, Esq., could review the charge, explain what prosecutors may try to prove, and help you prepare a defense. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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