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New Jersey Mother and Son Accused of Selling Marijuana

By Lependorf & Silverstein

A 62-year-old woman and her 29-year-old son have been accused of selling marijuana out of their New Jersey apartment and were recently arrested. According to a NewsDay.com report, the arrests were made on December 15 in Keansburg after concerned citizens notified police of their alleged activity. Both the mother and son face charges of marijuana possession and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. It is not clear from the report how much marijuana was seized by authorities or what evidence the police had before entering their household. Under New Jersey Statute 2C:35-10a, it is illegal to possess marijuana. Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana may result in a fine of $1,000, a jail term of up to six months, and driver?s license suspension...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on January 11, 2011 (boomark / email).