Facing Cocaine Charges in Hackensack, NJ

Even though cocaine is a stimulant like many prescription drugs, possessing cocaine is illegal under any circumstances in New Jersey. Being caught with even a minor amount of cocaine can land you in serious trouble, charged with a third degree crime for possession of a controlled dangerous subtance (CDS). What’s worse? The penalties you face if police search your car or your house and find a significant quantity of cocaine. In this scenario, you are likely to be charged with possession of coke with intent to distribute. Not only does the case become more complicated, but prosecutors are more aggressive when bringing the case against you, your options become more limited, and the consequences of a guilty verdict or plea are more extreme.

Some cocaine distribution cases result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines as well. But you have a choice in how you handle the case from here. Finding the best attorney to defend your cocaine charges in Hackensack is one way to position yourself for a better result. From our local offices in Hackensack, we appear in Bergen County Superior Court fighting drug charges, including cocaine possession and distribution, on a regular basis. We have earned a reputation for excellence and fighting tooth and nail for our clients. If you have been charged with a cocaine offense in Hackensack, New Jersey, don’t delay in contacting us for a free consultation. A member of our team is here to assist you, so please feel free to call (201)-556-1570 or contact us here.

Two Arrested for Cocaine Possession in Hackensack

Bergen County law enforcement recently arrested two NY men accused of possessing cocaine while driving through Hackensack, New Jersey.

According to officials, Hackensack police officers conducted a traffic stop and pulled over the suspects’ vehicle. The Hackensack NJ cops reportedly saw an automatic weapon in plain sight and immediately notified the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department and the Bergen County Prosecutors’ Office.

Once authorities had a search warrant for the motor vehicle, they conducted a search and reportedly discovered a firearm and four kilograms of cocaine. The seized cocaine reportedly has an estimated street value of $200,000. Both men were placed under arrest. One of the suspects is a 31-year-old man from Springfield Gardens NY, while the other suspect is a 32-year-old man from Brooklyn NY.

The suspects face numerous criminal charges, including possession with intent to distribute cocaine and illegal possession of a firearm. Additionally, the suspects could be subject to enhanced penalties because they allegedly possessed the weapon while committing a drug crime.

After being arrested and processed, the suspects were taken to the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey. They were each being held at the jail on separate $150K bail amounts.

For further information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “2 Charged in Hackensack with Possession of $200K in Cocaine.”