The use and possession of marijuana is a common offense individuals frequenting the Jersey Shore in the State of New Jersey. A drug offense carries detrimental consequences that every individual wants to avoid. If you are charged with the use or possession of marijuana and have no prior drug offenses, your New Jersey marijuana DWI Lawyer may still be able to keep your record clean by obtaining a conditional discharge.
What Is a Conditional Discharge?
Under New Jersey law, a conditional discharge is a statutory diversionary program that allows individuals charged with certain crimes to stay and ultimately dismiss the charges. This program, which is available only with respect to disorderly persons offenses, is available for defendants who do not have any previous drug offense convictions or have not previously been granted a conditional discharge.
Since the use or possession of drugs is considered a disorderly persons offense, if you have been charged with the use or possession of marijuana and have no prior offense, you may be entitled to a conditional discharge.
Process in Obtaining a Conditional Discharge
If your New Jersey marijuana DUI lawyer determines that you are available for a conditional discharge, he will need to file an application by making a motion to the Municipal Court Judge and providing notice to the Municipal Court prosecutor.
Upon approval of your application into the Conditional Discharge Program, you will need to undergo supervision by a probation officer for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 3 years. If you comply with all of the terms and conditions of the program and you do not violate any terms of your probation, the marijuana offense will be dismissed.
Contact An Experienced New Jersey Marijuana DUI Lawyer Today!
If you or a loved one was arrested for a DUI involving marijuana or any other controlled substance, you need to immediately call New Jersey marijuana DUI lawyer Dan Matrafajlo at 908-248-4404 for a free consultation. We have offices in Elizabeth, North Brunswick and Newark, New Jersey to serve you. Mr. Matrafajlo has the experience in New Jersey municipal courts that you need. He has been recognized locally for his legal ability and named a SuperLawyers Rising Star by his peers. Dan has the knowledge and skill to prepare the best strategy and present the best evidence at your DUI bench trial to increase the likelihood of dismissing the DUI charges against you.
