PRACTICE AREA:   Drug Possession / Distribution

A charge of drug distribution is a very serious matter. Depending on the facts of your case you could be facing up to 20 years in prison and $200,000 in fines.

Working with a well trained, highly experienced expert criminal defense attorney can greatly affect the outcome of your case. Mitch Ignatoff has over 20 years of expertise in defending those charged with drug trafficking.

Penalties

In New Jersey the penalties for drug distribution/ drug trafficking depend on the quantity and type of drug. In general

• A third degree crime results in 3-5 years in prison;
• A second degree crime results in 5-10 years in prison;
• A first degree crime results in 10-20 years in prison.

Distribution of marijuana, crack, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, heroin, hallucinogens- all these can result in severe penalties.

Increased Prison Time

These charges significantly increase prison time

• Possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school zone- this will increase the penalty to 3 years mandatory prison time.
• Possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public library, public housing or public park - These carry sentences of 5-10 years in jail.
• Possession of a hand gun with any drug offense - this charge requires the gun possession charge to be tried in with the drug case. This charge can result in 10 - 20 years in prison.

If you believe that you will be charged with drug distribution or trafficking do not wait to obtain an experienced well trained expert criminal defense attorney. The sooner you contact Mitch Ignatoff - ideally before indictment - the better your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome.

DON’T GIVE UP HOPE

I have successfully represented clients charged with these crimes. I am a well trained, highly experienced criminal defense attorney. I am one of only 96 lawyers in the entire State of New Jersey that has been Certified as a Criminal Trial Lawyer by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. When your liberty is at stake, call me at 732-356-2212 or 800-400-6908. or click here to contact me.

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