CDS in Motor Vehicle

Possession of marijuana, or any controlled dangerous substance for that matter, is a criminal offense. However, in addition to any possession charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10, you may also be charged with possession of a CDS in a Motor Vehicle if, as you may have guessed, you were in a motor vehicle at the time of the arrest or the drugs were in a motor vehicle at the time of the arrest. In those instances, you will be charged with possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle, a traffic violation, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1. This charge carries monetary penalties, as well as a mandatory two (2) year loss of license. As such, it is imperative that you speak with a traffic ticket attorney before you enter any guilty plea with the court, or risk losing your license, and possibly you job. If you or someone you love are being charged with Possession [...]