Selasa, 06 Maret 2018

Basic Details Regarding Controlled Dangerous Substance

By Ann Long


There are several substances that an individual is prohibited to possess due to the danger they might pose to others or the person himself. That is done in ensuring the safety of everybody in the society since these things may be harmful and could be used to do crimes. They can be the reason also for individuals in becoming criminals.

This is why avoiding to possess them is important as well as having the right prescription if ever these are needed for medical purposes. This is because getting caught with the possession of controlled dangerous substance NJ is a criminal offense and illegal. You will be charged because of this by local prosecutors when you get caught with it.

The CDS examples include cocaine, heroin, LSD and marijuana that is defined illegal and possessing them is prohibited and illegal. Having the intent to manufacture, dispense, use or distribute them is not necessary for them to charge you. Possessing them is just enough for charging you and building a case against you to have a court trial.

Possessing any of them can either mean actual possession or constructive one with the former term meaning having it in your person like your pocket or your hand. This type is considered knowing based on the statute wording because you have physical control directly over the substance. The latter indicates knowingly have the power or intention to exercise your control over it any time.

Example of this is having them on the glove compartment of your car or inside your medicine cabinet at home. The prosecutors will need to prove you knowingly or intentionally possessed the CDS which means the charge may not stick by just being near them. Your defense could be strengthened by proving you have no knowledge of it being there and someone else placing it there.

You are able to use also the prescription given by your physician as your defense for possessing the CDS you are caught with. Though the penalties in being convicted with their possession depends on the kind of substance and if this offense is your first. Repeated charges result with having longer sentences plus heftier fines.

If ever you are charged with this offense then search online for a lawyer which could help you on this problem. You might request also from your relatives, colleagues and friends for some recommendations. They may have needed one previously and will share their experiences of getting their services.

Perform a background check about them too to determine the knowledge, capabilities and experience of the lawyer on this type of cases. Make sure they practice their profession in the state you live in so you would know they are knowledgeable of the laws there. This is important due to the states having differences with their laws of these issues.

Inquire how much is their professional fee in representing you at court for these cases. Set an initial consultation appointment first with them in order to know the plans for defending you. Others offer freely these consultations initially so prioritize them.




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