I was charged with possession of heroin, what is important to know in NJ?

• Possession of heroin in New Jersey is a third-degree offense punishable by a maximum of three to five years in state prison.
• Whether or not you’re going to spend any time in prison has to do with your prior history.
• The majority of people that come in for these third-degree drug offenses have drug problems.
• It’s an attorney’s job to try to get them the treatment that they need and to get them placed on probation or a period of supervision so that they can fix their lives.

This informational blog post was provided by Jason A. Volet, an experienced New Jersey Heroin Possession Attorney.