New Jersey drug
possession laws go over whatever amount of marijuana that is in the possession
or about the premises of any individual. The possible penalties for having
marijuana, intent to distribute, and actual sales differ according to the sum of
the illegal substance involved.
Possession of 50 grams or less of weed is
viewed as a misdemeanor in the state of New Jersey. If charged, there can be a
period of prison time of as much as six months, fines as high as one thousand
dollars and license suspension lasting anywhere from several months and 2
years.
Having more than 50 grams of cannabis is a fourth degree felony
and has up to eighteen months of jail time, a fine of up to twentyfive thousand
dollars, and license suspension between half a year and two years. If found
guilty of marijuana possession inside of a thousand feet of a school there could
be an additional penalty of at least one hundred community service
hours.
Distribution or planning to sell off below 1 oz. of marijuana in
New Jersey is a 4th degree crime that could give you up to 18 months in state
prison and a fine of up to $10,000. In cases where the amount is between an
ounce and 1 pound it a third degree crime and may incorporate around five years
imprisonment and substantial fines. If the total is bigger than 5 pounds and
under twentyfive pounds, it a second degree offense from 510 years in prison and
a fine of up to $150,000.00. Once the total surpasses 25 pounds it is a first
degree crime implying ten to twenty years in prison and a monetary penalty of up
to $300,000.
