Saturday, February 10, 2018

Basic Details Regarding Controlled Dangerous Substance

By Ann Long


There are some substances that a person is not allowed to possess because of the danger they pose to other people or the individual himself. This is done to ensure the safety of everyone in the society as these things might be harmful and can be used to commit crimes. They could be also the reason for individuals to become 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 them could either mean an actual possession or a constructive one which the former term indicating the person has them with him like having them in your hand or pocket. This type is called knowing also based on the wording with the statue because of having physical control over the substance directly. The latter means knowingly have the intention or power to exercise control anytime over it.

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 capable of using the prescription which your physician has provided you as your defense with possessing the CDS found on you. The penalties of getting convicted with possession of them though depends on if this offense is the first, repeated charges will result in heftier fines and longer sentences.

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.

Do some background check regarding them and determine the capabilities, experience and knowledge of that lawyer with these cases. Ensure that they are practicing in your state their profession so you will be informed on how knowledgeable they are about the local government laws. This is essential because various states have different laws on these things.

Inquire on the cost in getting their services for representing you on court. Set an appointment for an initial consultation with them first to know their plans in defending you. Some are offering these consultations for free so contact them first.




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