New Jersey Heroin Defense Attorney

Heroin Possession/Distribution Penalties

Being arrested and charged with a Heroin-related crime can be a frightening experience as Heroin has the reputation of being one of the most dangerous illegal drugs.  Do not discuss it with anyone or make any explanations except with your New Jersey Hereoin Possession criminal defense attorney.  Because of the attitude prosecutors take in these matters, don't try to "go it alone".  Remember that anything you say can and will be used against you.  You need the kind of help an experienced criminal defense lawyer provides.  Rafael Gomez has the expertise required to handle the most serious Heroin crimes whether the charges are for possession or distribution. 

Heroin Defense Lawyer in Bergen|Hudson|Passaic|Essex County

The amount of Heroin that is accepted as for personal use only is a very small amount.  Anything more than that is said to be "above the threshold" and by law can be assumed to be for sale.  In New Jersey a first offense involving possession of Heroin for personal use only can qualify you for alternative sentencing, with probation, fines and community service.  Just because you are arrested and charged does not mean there is sufficient evidence to find you guilty in a court of law.  Scare tactics are sometimes used by law enforcement to gain a confession and force a person into a plea bargain.  If the search done to find the Heroin wasn't constitutionally legal or there were other procedural violations, as long as you don't admit anything, a skillful Heroin criminal defense lawyer like Mr. Gomez could get the charges dropped.

Where larger amounts of Heroin are involved, or there are prior felony convictions, far more severe penalties could result, up to a maximum of life in state prison.  Conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute Heroin and import Heroin into the US carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, a $4,000,000 fine, or both.  Rafael Gomez has been successfully defending clients facing Heroin-related charges for many years.  When the stakes are high, call Rafael Gomez for a legal consultation and the help you need.  

Contact a Bergen|Hudson|Passaic|Essex County NJ Heroin Criminal Defense Attorney at (201) 646-9799 for a skilled, comprehensive defense if you are facing Heroin crime charges.