Union County NJ Marijuana Possession Law
IS MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN UNION COUNTY, NJ STILL A CRIME? In Union County, NJ , possession of any amount of marijuana without a valid prescription is a crime even if you have no amount of marijuana in your system. It is very common for those arrested for marijuana possession to have their matter heard in municipal court. This is because marijuana possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly persons offense. Many times, those arrested for marijuana possession are also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well because the police find the marijuana in a grinder or other paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia is also handled in municipal court because it is a disorderly persons offense. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN NEW JERSEY? Marijuana possession less than 50 grams is a disorderly person offense and is punishable up to a maximum of 6 months in jail, hefty fines and driver’s license suspension. A conviction for possession...