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Alternative Sentencing Option for New Jersey Drug Offenders

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Drug offenses in New Jersey can result in serious jail time and heavy penalties. Courts may offer drug offenders opportunities to pursue help for their addiction instead of serving a full jail sentence. The point of alternative sentencing is to provide the alleged offender an opportunity to break the cycle of drug use and incarceration and help get them on the road to recovery. Anyone facing drug charges in New Jersey would be well-advised to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss the legal options available. First-time drug offenders facing disorderly persons offenses may be offered a conditional discharge under New Jersey statute 2C:36A-1. Anyone facing first-time possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia charges may plead guilty and accept supervisory treatment to avoid a jail sentence...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on February 09, 2011 (boomark / email).