Hackensack Drug Charges Lawyer
Have you been arrested on drug charges in New Jersey? If so, you want to make sure your rights are protected and your record stays clean. I am attorney Richard G. Potter, and from my law offices in Hackensack, I protect the rights of individuals who face drug charges in courts throughout New Jersey. From simple possession misdemeanors to major distribution charges, I will fight for you every step of the way as I work to minimize the potential consequences.
Protecting Your Rights
Contact Attorney Richard G. Potter ♦ 201-488-2620
With over twenty years of experience protecting the accused as a municipal public defender and in private practice, I have handled a wide range of drug charges. I have tried and/or negotiated cases involving all types of narcotics, including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs, and ecstasy. If you have been arrested for any of the following drug charges, I will make sure your rights are protected:
- Possession
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Paraphernalia
The specific penalties you face depend on the amount and type of the drug involved. Larger amounts lead to higher potential penalties. A small amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor, while possession of enough cocaine could be considered a third degree crime. Drug charge penalties can also by enhanced by the following factors:
- School Zones & Park Zones: this goes for all drug crimes in a school zone
- Graves Act: assault weapons possession with drugs
New Jersey has strict laws protecting the rights of the accused, especially when it comes to search and seizure. This is especially important in possession cases. If your constitutional rights have been violated at any point of the process, your charges could be completely dismissed.
Contact
Located one block from the Bergen County courthouse in Hackensack, my office offers free parking. I also make jail visits by appointment. Contact me via e-mail or call 201-488-2620 today for a free initial consultation.