New Jersey Drug Crime Defense Attorneys

Drug Charge Lawyers in Moorestown, NJ Crafting Defenses Against Drug Allegations in Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Throughout South Jersey

New Jersey punishes drug-related crimes harshly, whether the crime alleged involves the illegal possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an illegal drug or even a legal drug obtained or used illegally. At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, our skilled New Jersey drug crime defense attorneys know that the stakes are high when you have been accused of committing a drug crime in Burlington County or elsewhere in New Jersey. Even a relatively minor drug-related offense can have far-ranging effects on your life, making it difficult to secure employment or even housing. Depending upon the crime alleged, your long-term physical freedom could even be at stake.

Our drug charge lawyers in Moorestown, NJ are tenacious in their fight to protect the rights of clients who have been accused of drug crimes. One of our lawyers even has substantial experience working as a prosecutor in the Burlington County courts, so we know what to expect—and we know that the New Jersey courts are serious about drug crime allegations. If you or a loved one have been accused of committing a drug crime, call or contact our lawyers today so that we can go to work defending your rights as soon as possible.

Drug Charge Lawyers in Moorestown, NJ Crafting Defenses Against Drug Allegations in Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Throughout South Jersey
New Jersey Enforces a Wide Range of Drug Crimes
Results-Driven New Jersey Drug Crime Defense Attorneys Help Clients Navigate the Entire Criminal Justice Process in Marlton, NJ
Call Today to Schedule a Confidential Consultation with Our Seasoned Camden County Drug Crimes Lawyers

New Jersey Enforces a Wide Range of Drug Crimes

Under New Jersey law, the penalties and potential consequences for a conviction for drug-related crimes can vary dramatically depending upon a number of factors, including what the defendant was accused of doing with the drugs involved. Various drug crimes in New Jersey include:

Simple possession of marijuana
Possession of drug-related paraphernalia
Possession of controlled substances, including cocaine, heroin, meth or other drugs
Prescription drug forgery crimes
Illegal possession of prescription drugs
Pharmacy theft
Conspiracy to distribute drugs
Distribution of illegal drugs
Distribution of marijuana
Manufacture or growth of illegal drugs
Importation of illegal drugs

Results-Driven New Jersey Drug Crime Defense Attorneys Help Clients Navigate the Entire Criminal Justice Process in Marlton, NJ

At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, our skilled New Jersey drug crime defense attorneys have the substantial experience necessary to help our clients navigate the entire criminal justice process in New Jersey. In many cases, our clients who have been accused of committing a drug crime have very little idea as to what they can expect, and we believe in keeping our clients fully informed both as to what they can expect as their case progresses and options that become available throughout the case. As a general overview, most clients accused of drug crimes should face:

First appearance and bail hearing. After being arrested for a drug crime or receiving an order to appear before a judge, a hearing known as a bail hearing or first appearance will be scheduled. At this stage, our skilled lawyers will advocate for your right to bail and for the lowest available bail amount.
Pre-trial negotiations. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers will evaluate all of the prosecution’s evidence against you to determine whether to argue for a reduced charge or to have the charge dropped if the evidence is insufficient. Plea negotiations may also take place during this timeframe if appropriate in your case.
Evaluation for Substance Abuse. The court may order you to submit to a substance abuse evaluation where you will be tested for drug use and also discuss your history of drug use if applicable. In some cases, a drug treatment program will be required.
Indictment. In cases where we are unable to resolve your case during pre-trial negotiations, an indictment before a grand jury will take place. You will then be arraigned on the charges, meaning that the judge will read the drug crime charges and the prosecution’s evidence will be presented.
Trial. Although most cases resolve before trial, our experienced drug crimes lawyers are prepared to argue on your behalf before a judge and jury. We fight to ensure that the prosecution is required to establish every required element of the crime alleged beyond a reasonable doubt and advocate aggressively for acquittal.

While this outlines the general process involved in a drug crime case, New Jersey law presents opportunities for alternative resolution in certain cases. Depending upon the specific facts of your case, our lawyers can help explain whether the pre-trial intervention program may be available in your case.

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Call Today to Schedule a Confidential Consultation with Our Seasoned Camden County Drug Crimes Lawyers

Regardless of the specific drug crime alleged, you must retain skilled New Jersey drug crime defense attorneys if you have been arrested on drug offenses or have learned that you are being investigated for committing a drug crime. At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, we have a reputation for getting results for our clients who are facing drug crime charges, so call or contact our offices to schedule a confidential consultation today.

Meet Your Team

Katherine D. Hartman, Esquire

Katherine D. Hartman is the Managing Partner in the Moorestown, New Jersey law office of Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, which has been named one of America’s Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report. She concentrates her practice in employment discrimination, criminal defense, police disciplinary matters, and other employment law issues. Katie has been practicing law for over thirty years. She was admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars in 1991, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in November of 1993, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in November of 2002, and the Supreme Court of the United States in October of 2002.

Katie has been awarded the highest (AV) rating for professional ability and high ethical standards, by Martindale Hubbell. Additionally, Katie has consistently been voted a Super Lawyer by New Jersey Magazine. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. She was named one of the Top Forty Lawyers under Forty by the New Jersey Law Journal in 2002.

Michael C. Mormando, Esquire

Michael C. Mormando has been practicing law for over twenty years, and is a Partner at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered. Mike is an active member in the Burlington County Bar Association, he is a former Chair of the Bar Associations’ Criminal Practice Committee, and he formerly served as a member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey District Ethics Committee for Burlington County, District III-B. Mike also served two years as Councilman for Ward 3 in Delran Township, having been elected to the post in the November 2018 general election, and he currently serves as the Chair of the Delran Township Zoning Board.

Mike’s areas of practice include criminal defense, DUI defense, traffic violation defense, employment law, discrimination and whistleblower cases, unemployment compensation appeals, labor representation for collective bargaining units, employment contract review and negotiations, and defense in police disciplinary matters. Mike is approved by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) as a lawyer who can represent law enforcement officers who face disciplinary or criminal charges. Mike also represents small business owners concerning employment issues.

Mark A. Gulbranson, Esquire

Mark A. Gulbranson, Jr., an attorney with Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, has been practicing law for nine years. Prior to joining Attorneys Hartman, Mark was a corporate associate in the gaming practice group of Fox Rothschild, where he represented clients in a range of corporate, regulatory, and real estate matters. Mark served as a judicial clerk for Justice Lee Solomon of the New Jersey Supreme Court, and for Judge George Leone, J.A.D., of the New Jersey Appellate Division.

Mark’s areas of practice include real estate transactions and related litigation, small business counseling and regulatory compliance, domestic violence matters, appellate advocacy, municipal court defense, employment law, discrimination and whistleblower cases, unemployment compensation appeals, employment contract review and negotiations, and defense in police disciplinary matters. Mark handles cases in the New Jersey Superior Court – Law and Appellate Divisions, the New Jersey Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Districts of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the Office of Administrative Law, the New Jersey Department of Labor, the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and various municipal courts throughout New Jersey.