NEW JERSEY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

NJ POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN WHILE DISTRIBUTING CDS

Defend Yourself with Adept Atlantic County Gun Lawyers against Possession of Weapon Charges during CDS Activity

If you are caught with possession of a gun or any weapon during a CDS offense in Atlantic County, NJ, it is a serious crime that may result in years of imprisonment and hefty fines. Therefore, it is necessary to hire skilled criminal defense attorneys in Atlantic County to handle your case effectively. The Law Offices of Todd Spodek could provide you with such attorneys who have over 150 years of combined experience especially those practicing gun charges who formerly prosecuted for Guns Task Force and the Major Crimes Bureau.

By doing this, you are investing in your future by putting your mind at ease knowing that competent lawyers are working for your interest. They proudly serve residents from Hamilton Township, Egg Harbor City, Galloway Township, Atlantic City and every other city in New Jersey facing gun charges due to possessing firearms, long guns, assault rifles as well as airsoft guns while committing drug-related offenses.

Weapons Covered by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1
According to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1, anyone unlawfully possessing any type of weapon while executing CDS activities other than pure distribution will face severe punishment under the NJ law. The weapons covered under this include but are not limited to heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine cocaine and LSD. It extends to possession of firearms including BB guns or pellet guns among others.

Penalties for Possession of Handgun or Firearm During CDS Activities
Facing a charge for firearm possession during CDS activities inevitably leads to grave penalties if convicted or plead guilty under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1 such as five to ten-year imprisonment and up to $150k fine among others depending on the weight of your offence while noting that the conviction does not merge with the related drug crime leading to separate sentences to serve consecutively. It.is, therefore, vital that the Law Offices of Todd Spodek comes in to fight the charges on your behalf.

Contact Us for Immediate Assistance
The attorneys are situated in Mays Landing, where they provide excellent services by defending those facing Atlantic County gun charges including Unlawful Possession of a Handgun. Their aim is to make sure you walk out of that courtroom scot-free enabling them always to be available to assist anytime as well as answer any questions you may have concerning firearm possession and drug-related crimes. By calling (609) 616-0020 at any time of the day, a lawyer will be ready to help.

Highlighted below is an organized table outlining CDS activities covered under N.J.S.A 2C:39-4.1 and their respective penalties:

Activities Covered by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1
Possible Penalties

Maintaining a CDS Production Facility
5-10 years in prison and $150,000 fine

Distributing Drugs e.g Heroin,Cocaine,Marijuana,LSD, MDMA or Methamphetamine
5-10 years in prison and $150,000 fine

Employing a Juvenile in Distribution Of CDS/Drugs
5-10 years in prison and $150,000 fine

Maintaining a CDS Production Facility
5-10 years in prison and $150,000 fine

Possession with Intent To Distribute
5-10 years in prison and $150,000 fine

In conclusion, gun possession during drug dealings proves more severe than drug charges since it leads to longer sentencing terms not forgetting heavy fines that leave the convict’s pockets empty. Therefore Todd pokes law office works through protecting your rights by ensuring proper representation keeping in mind that every client’s case is unique. Do not hesitate to contact us today on (609) 616-0020 and get the services in town!