NEW JERSEY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

DISTRIBUTING DRUGS IN A SCHOOL ZONE IN ATLANTIC COUNTY

CDS Distribution in School Zones and Public Parks: Severe Penalties and How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help

Distributing controlled dangerous substances within school zones or within 500 feet of public parks carries harsh penalties, which are not to be taken lightly. New Jersey statutes under N.J.S.A.§ 2C:35-7 and § 2C:35-10.5 have strict sentencing guidelines for offenders arrested for these crimes. In cases where the offense occurred within a park, the crime automatically escalates from third degree to second-degree charges under N.J.S.A. § 2C:35-7.1.

Although the escalation of charges is not automatic for distributing drugs in school zones, it remains more severe than other third-degree offenses with potential penalties such as mandatory minimum jail sentences of three years without early release or parole and fines up to $150,000 for violating N.J.S.A. § 2C:35-7. To make matters worse, defendants facing these charges are not entitled to a presumption against incarceration Рreserved mainly for first-time offenders facing similar charges.

The punishment seems biased towards sending more defendants found guilty of distributing drugs in school zones to jail than would otherwise receive different outcomes given similar offenses defined under criminal law.

At Spodek Law Group, we understand that drug distribution cases in school zones come with severe consequences and how important it is to provide our clients with sound legal defense strategies that offer unparalleled knowledge and expertise across numerous cities across the US, including New Jersey. Our experienced team led by Attorney Todd Spodek served as former prosecutors in over twenty-five towns; thus offering ~unmat~ chable legal defense holistic approach to our clients’ unique cases.

When a defendant faces multiple drug distribution charges simultaneously with at least one count alleging the offense occurred within 500 feet of public park radius while dealing in another case inside a school zone. These cases typically blend and treated as one by New Jersey state law. Notwithstanding, remote differences in penalties may apply to distribution of less than one ounce of marijuana within school zones, where the mandatory minimum jail time decreases to only a year.

Choosing Spodek Law Group for your case will ensure you have ample and accessible resources available nationwide, from New Jersey headquarters to experience the legal defense representation possible with magnificent results possible.

If you or someone you know has been charged with drug distribution in a school zone anywhere for that matter around Atlantic County, NJ, feel free to schedule a free consultation with our expert team today through telephone 212-300-5196 or email. Our team understands and navigates every intricate detail involved in creating an excellent legal defense strategy designed specifically for each client’s unique set of circumstances aligned with legal procedure requirements.

CDS in School Zones: Penalties
Getting convicted for distributing drugs inside school zones or within public parks risks receiving severe penalties under N.J.S.A. § 2C:35-7 and § 2C:35-10.5 statutes:

Fines up to $150,000
Mandatory minimum jail sentence of 3 years without early release or parole
No presumption against incarceration

Our firm can provide sound legal counsel on these alleged offenses across NJ as we understand how severe and complex these charges affect your life. We offered our service on different Towns such as Mays Landing, Atlantic City, Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township & Hamilton Township throughout Atlantic County areas.

Why Choose Spodek Law Group?
Spodek Law Group provides unmatched expertise across its superior team members that add up over decades offering legal defense representation adequately balanced with required empathy while maintaining an unparalleled success rate throughout the United States. You should opt-in choosing us because:

Experienced attorneys used to be Prosecutors in more than twenty-five jurisdictions in New Jersey State
Nationwide legal firm headquartered in NJ
In-depth understanding of various intricacies involved in the legal system operation

Call Us Today for a Free Consultation
Regardless of your location within any US state, our team can offer excellent legal defense representation to alleviate distributing drug charges in a school zone or public park zones. Schedule a free consultation with us today through 212-300-5196 or email to know more about how we can make sure you have an unmatched and successful legal-defense strategy.