Clifton Essex County Marijuana Possession Lawyer
Attorney James J. Sayegh represents good people, including college students, who find themselves in challenging legal situations that could result in serious consequences. Whether you have been arrested for marijuana possession or a felony drug crime, he will vigorously defend your rights inside and outside of the courtroom.
Start building a strong defense with James J. Sayegh, an aggressive, determined and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer. Call 973-821-4393, toll free at 888-808-2798, or contact a Newark area drug charges lawyer online to discuss your case.
Defense From All Types of Drug Charges
Attorney James J. Sayegh provides responsive, determined and resourceful legal counsel and advocacy in all types of drug matters, including:
- Possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy or other controlled dangerous substance (CDS)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Distribution of marijuana or a CDS
- Possession or distribution of anabolic steroids
- Illegal possession of prescription drugs, such as Oxycodone, Vicodin or Adderall
Exercise Your Rights
If you have been arrested and charged with a drug crime in New Jersey, you must take immediate steps to protect your rights. You have the right to remain silent and you should exercise that right. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning. Once you have informed the police officers that you would like a lawyer, they may not resume questioning you until your lawyer is present.
If you do not have an attorney, the prosecution is more likely to seek to impose the maximum sentence on you. After all, they are looking solely at the police report and the police officer's account following the arrest, which will not be putting you in a good light. The entire experience can be overwhelming, traumatizing and intimidating. With Feeley & Sayegh LLC by your side, it doesn't have to be.
Building an Effective Defense Strategy
Attorney Sayegh will work to develop a strong defense and an effective criminal defense strategy, including:
- Assisting you with bail issues
- Getting your account of the facts surrounding your arrest
- Reviewing all statements made and physical evidence, such as photos and surveillance videos, which the prosecution intends to use against you at trial
- Making pretrial motions to dismiss the charges against you
- Making pretrial motions to suppress any illegally obtained evidence or coerced statements you may have made
- Questioning the credibility of prosecution witnesses
- Creating reasonable doubt in the jury box
Help for First-time Offenders
If you are a first-time offender, you may be eligible for a conditional discharge or pretrial intervention (PTI) program. Upon the completion of such a program or satisfaction of the court's conditions, your charges would be dismissed and you would not have a criminal record.
Typically, drug charges can be resolved by use of a plea bargain, dismissal of the charges, the use of a conditional discharge or PTI. However, if this is not possible, attorney James J. Sayegh will be prepared to present an aggressive and effective defense at trial. As with all criminal charges, the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
If you need a lawyer who will fight for you and put your interests first, contact a Clifton marijuana possession attorney at Feeley & Sayegh LLC. The firm offers confidential, free initial consultations. Payment plans and credit cards are accepted.
