[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/marijuana-possession-charges-dismissed-in-municipal-court\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/marijuana-possession-charges-dismissed-in-municipal-court\/","headline":"Marijuana Possession Charges Dismissed in Municipal Court","name":"Marijuana Possession Charges Dismissed in Municipal Court","description":"While the public awaits new legislation on marijuana laws in New Jersey, police and law enforcement continue to investigate and arrest individuals found in possession of these types of controlled dangerous substances. Moreover, prosecutors are still forced to prosecute these criminal charges for Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia […]","datePublished":"2019-04-29","dateModified":"2026-01-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/author\/njcriminallawdefense\/#Person","name":"William Fay, Esq.","url":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/author\/njcriminallawdefense\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e9869b68803369cd82f0d8d684c730be056db7c94e3ce06af05f80bee316c35?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e9869b68803369cd82f0d8d684c730be056db7c94e3ce06af05f80bee316c35?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The Law Offices of William C. Fay IV","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo-footer-vector.svg","url":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo-footer-vector.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"url":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/marijuana-possession-charges-dismissed-in-municipal-court\/","about":["Drug Crimes"],"wordCount":441,"articleBody":"While the public awaits new legislation on marijuana laws in New Jersey, police and law enforcement continue to investigate and arrest individuals found in possession of these types of controlled dangerous substances. Moreover, prosecutors are still forced to prosecute these criminal charges for Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and\u00a0CDS in a Motor Vehicle. This becomes even more difficult as municipal judges want to resolve these cases and refuse to allow attorneys to adjourn or postpone the case until new laws have been passed. Defendants and attorneys are stuck in an unfortunate predicament as they face criminal charges for an offense that may soon be legal.For one of our clients, we were able win a dismissal of their marijuana charges and avoid any criminal record or conviction.N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10(a)4 Charges DismissedRecently, I appeared before the municipal court for a client facing a criminal complaint involving Possession of less than 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. My client was one of four individuals, including a juvenile, who were caught in possession of marijuana in a public park. While the police did not witness any direct consumption\/smoking of marijuana, my client provided a statement indicating that he had ingested\/inhaled marijuana prior to the officer\u2019s arrival. This was sufficient probable cause to arrest and charge my client with a summons complaint for N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a4 (marijuana possession) and N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2 (drug paraphernalia possession).My client was a college student who had no criminal record. The prospect of a criminal record would severely inhibit my clients ability to obtain gainful employment upon graduation. Therefore, we were forced to argue to suppress my clients admission. If successful, the State would lose a critical piece of their evidence. Thankfully, I was able to suppress the confession and move for a dismissal of the charges based on lack of evidence. This was a wonderful result for my client.Florence NJ Marijuana Possession LawyersWilliam C. Fay, IV, Esq., is a criminal defense attorney who represents defendant facing criminal charges throughout Burlington County and surrounding areas. If you were arrested for a criminal offense like Marijuana Possession,\u00a0Heroin Possession, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Mischief, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, Shoplifting, Theft, Trespassing, Harassment\u00a0or\u00a0Simple Assault, contact Mr. Fay for a consultation about your case. We represent clients in municipal courts like\u00a0Florence,\u00a0Evesham,\u00a0Burlington Township, Pemberton, Moorestown, Cinnaminson,\u00a0Beverly City,\u00a0Mt Holly,\u00a0Mt Laurel, Palmyra, Southampton and Westampton. Call\u00a0(732) 339-3897\u00a0for a free initial consultation with a Burlington County Attorney today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Marijuana Possession Charges Dismissed in Municipal Court","item":"https:\/\/njcriminallawdefense.com\/blog\/marijuana-possession-charges-dismissed-in-municipal-court\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]