I was charged with possession with intent within 500 feet of a park or housing project.

• Being caught within 500 feet of public housing or a public park elevates that crime up to a second degree.
• You would be facing a mandatory period in state prison of between five and ten years.
• You have to understand that what makes it that level is the fact that it was within that 500 feet.

This informational blog post was provided by Jason A. Volet, an experienced New Jersey Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute Attorney.