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Drug trafficking and distribution are among the most serious of all drug crimes in the United States. This is not only because it involves the distribution of drugs, but because it intersects with several other factors that have far-reaching impacts on society as a whole. Drug trafficking and distribution are often caught up in a web of organized crime, cartels, and street gangs, which are inherently volatile, with violent crimes such as shootings, aggravated assaults, armed robbery, and murder occurring frequently.
The state of New Jersey is a strategic location for drug trafficking and distribution in the United States, and is widely known to be a hotbed of such illegal operations. As such, New Jersey is under the microscope of the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), leading to aggressive prosecution and harsh punishment of narcotics crimes. In fact, the state of New Jersey is part of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (“HIDTA”) Task Force which focuses on dismantling or significantly disrupting major drug trafficking organizations within New Jersey.
Case Study
The attorneys of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC appeared in Union Municipal Court, 981 Caldwell Ave, Union, NJ before the Honorable Kelly Waters, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Michael Wittenberg, Esq. The defendant was charged with drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 and N.J.S.A.
Charges of drug trafficking are made when an individual is found to be in possession of a large amount of narcotics such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, or prescription painkillers; as such, the individual had the intent to distribute that substance. Marijuana and heroin are classified as Schedule I drugs, while Cocaine and Methamphetamine are Schedule II drugs. If an individual is convicted of trafficking any Schedule I or II drugs, the penalties almost always include mandatory jail time and fines.
The punishment for crimes related to drug trafficking and distribution depends upon several factors, such as the kind of drug that is being distributed (heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine), its quantity, or the location where it is distributed. Marijuana and heroin are classified as Schedule I drugs, while Cocaine and Methamphetamine are Schedule II drugs. If an individual is convicted of trafficking any of these drugs, the penalties almost always include mandatory jail time and fines in the tens of thousands of dollars. Also, to prosecute someone for drug trafficking, the state doesn’t need to prove that there was any profit from the manufacture, distribution, and sale of the drug.
If you’ve been charged with Drug Trafficking and Distribution, your future is in dire straits – call us today. To control drug trafficking and distribution, the police and federal agencies have been given broad powers, which, in many cases, are misused or, by mistake, prosecute innocent people who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. At Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, our New Jersey criminal defense team, comprising former prosecutors, will work tirelessly to defend you against charges of drug trafficking and distribution in New Jersey. However, to ensure the best possible outcome, you must contact us immediately.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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