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Defending Against a CDS Production Facility Charge in Camden County NJ: Why You Need an Expert Defense Attorney on Your Side

Are you facing accusations of maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) production facility under the New Jersey Statute Annotated 2C:35-4? This first-degree crime carries severe penalties, including up to twenty years behind bars with significant parole ineligibility and a whopping fine not exceeding $750,000. As such, it is vital to take this charge seriously and get an expert defense attorney like Todd Spodek’s former prosecutors for skilled representation.

At The Law Offices of Todd Spodek, we have over 100 years of experience defending clients against first-degree drug offenses like this. We understand the severity of these accusations and come prepared to help fight for your cause. Therefore, if you want to avoid spending close to two decades behind state prison bars, call our Cherry Hill NJ office now at 856-662-8300 for a free consultation.

Understanding the Elements of the Charge

For prosecutors to establish each element of the offense and convict you of maintaining a CDS production facility under NJSA 2C:35-4, they must:

1. Establish that the accused operated an illegal CDS production facility as outlined in N.J.S.A 2C:35-4, which may include premises used in manufacturing heroin, methamphetamine, PCP, GHB, flunitrazepam greater than five pounds or ten plants of marijuana or any other substance present in Schedule I or II of the Controlled Dangerous Substance Act.

2. Show that the accused maintained or operated-aided-or-promoted-the-facility/action leading to manufacture.

These elements entail using premises more than twice as a location for the illegal manufacturing facility for maintenance purposes. It also includes aiding financially or otherwise participating directly in the operation/maintenance/promotion of the said facility–anyone who’s employed in such a location and accepts monetary compensation to participate or those aware it is illegally producing CDS can be implicated.

Penalties for Operating or Maintaining a CDS Production Facility in Camden County NJ

If found guilty of the charges, an individual could face severe penalties, including imprisonment for ten to twenty years, involving a mandatory minimum term of one-third to one-half the sentence, making it impossible for parole. Additionally, the defendant might incur a fine not exceeding $750,000 or five times the street value of the drugs produced at that facility-whichever amount is higher.

Defend Against A CDS Production Facility Charge with Expertise

The possibility of spending two decades behind bars and dealing with over $750,000 fines is indeed daunting. That’s why you need expert defense attorney services from The Law Offices of Todd Spodek. Our law firm has over 100 collective experience defending clients against criminal charges like operating/maintaining a CDS production facility.

Thus if you-or-someone-you-love-is-facing-this first-degree-drug-offense-Contact-Us-Today!. Our expert attorneys will offer you conductive-free consultation services and guide you through legal proceedings ensuring every step taken strives towards your case resolution.

Table

Title
Description

Charges/Possible Penalties 
Operating/Maintaining a controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Production Facility under NJSA 2C:35-4
First-degree crime; Twenty (20) year prison sentence; Significant parole ineligibility; Fine not exceeding $750,000
Elements of Charges
Criteria for identifying an illegal CDS production facility as outlined by N.J.S.A.:2C:35-4 Facilities used to manufacture Heroin; Methamphetamine PCP GHB Flunitrazepam and other drugs categorized under control dangerous substance act schedule 1&2. Accused maintain/Aid/Operate/Promote facility
Penalties
Imprisonment for 10-20 years; Mandatory minimum term of one-third to one-half the sentence parole impossible; Fines up to $750,000 or five times street value of drugs produced–whichever is higher.
Defending Against Charge
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