Essex County NJ Marijuana Possession Law
WHY DO I HAVE TWO TICKETS FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION? Those arrested for drug possession in Essex County and throughout New Jersey are frequently arrested while in their car. As a result, the police will typically issue a traffic ticket for marijuana in the vehicle in addition to the separate offenses of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia IS MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN ESSEX COUNTY, NJ STILL A CRIME? In Essex 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. ...