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2C:36-1. Drug paraphernalia
Kenneth Vercammen's Law office represents individuals charged with criminal and serious traffic violations throughout New Jersey. The following is
the law in New Jersey:
2C:36-1. Drug paraphernalia, defined; determination As used in this act,
"drug paraphernalia" means all equipment, products and materials
of any kind which are used or intended for use in planting, propagating,
cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting,
producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging,
storing, containing, concealing, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing
into the human body a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance
analog in violation of the provisions of chapter 35 of this title. It
shall include, but not be limited to: a. kits used or intended for use
in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing or harvesting of any species
of plant which is a controlled dangerous substance or from which a controlled
dangerous substance can be derived; b. kits used or intended for use in
manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, or preparing
controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance analogs; c. isomerization
devices used or intended for use in increasing the potency of any species
of plant which is a controlled dangerous substance; d. testing equipment
used or intended for use identifying, or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness
or purity of controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance analogs;
e. scales and balances used or intended for use in weighing or measuring
controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance analogs; f. dilutants
and adulterants, such as quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose
and lactose, used or intended for use in cutting controlled dangerous
substances or controlled substance analogs; g. separation gins and sifters
used or intended for use in removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise
cleaning or refining, marihuana; h. blenders, bowls, containers, spoons
and mixing devices used or intended for use in compounding controlled
dangerous substances or controlled substance analogs; i. capsules, balloons,
envelopes and other containers used or intended for use in packaging small
quantities of controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance
analogs; j. containers and other objects used or intended for use in storing
or concealing controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance
analogs; k. objects used or intended for use in ingesting, inhaling, or
otherwise introducing marihuana, cocaine, hashish, or hashish oil into
the human body, such as (1) metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic,
or ceramic pipes with or without screens, permanent screens, hashish heads,
or punctured metal bowls; (2) water pipes; (3) carburetion tubes and devices;
(4) smoking and carburetion masks; (5) roach clips, meaning objects used
to hold burning material, such as a marihuana cigarette, that has become
too small or too short to be held in the hand; (6) miniature cocaine spoons,
and cocaine vials; (7) chamber pipes; (8) carburetor pipes; (9) electric
pipes; (10) air-driven pipes; (11) chillums; (12) bongs; and (13) ice
pipes or chillers.
In determining whether or not an object is drug paraphernalia, the trier
of fact, in addition to or as part of the proofs, may consider the following
factors: a. statements by an owner or by anyone in control of the object
concerning its use; b. the proximity of the object of illegally possessed
controlled dangerous substances or controlled substance analogs; c. the
existence of any residue of illegally possessed controlled dangerous substances
or controlled substance analogs on the object; d. direct or circumstantial
evidence of the intent of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object,
to deliver it to persons whom he knows intend to use the object to facilitate
a violation of this act; the innocence of an owner, or of anyone in control
of the object, as to a direct violation of this act shall not prevent
a finding that the object is intended for use as drug paraphernalia; e.
instructions, oral or written, provided with the object concerning its
use; f. descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or
depict its use; g. national or local advertising whose purpose the person
knows or should know is to promote the sale of objects intended for use
as drug paraphernalia; h. the manner in which the object is displayed
for sale; i. the existence and scope of legitimate uses for the object
in the community; and j. expert testimony concerning its use.
L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
2C:36-2. Use or possession with intent to use, disorderly persons offense
It shall be unlawful for any person to use, or to possess with intent
to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest,
manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze,
pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce
into the human body a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance
analog in violation of the provisions of chapter 35 of this title. Any
person who violates this section is guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
2C:36-3. Distribute, dispense or possession with intent to distribute
or manufacture, crime of fourth degree It shall be unlawful for any person
to distribute or dispense, or possess with intent to distribute or dispense,
or manufacture with intent to distribute or dispense, drug paraphernalia,
knowing that it will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest,
manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze,
pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce
into the human body a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance
analog in violation of the provisions of chapter 35 of this title. Any
person who violates this section commits a crime of the fourth degree.
L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
2C:36-4. Advertising to promote sale, crime of fourth degree It shall
be unlawful for any person to place in any newspaper, magazine, handbill,
or other publication any advertisement, knowing that the purpose of the
advertisement in whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects intended
for use as drug paraphernalia. Any person who violates this section commits
a crime of the fourth degree.
L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
2C:36-5. Delivering drug paraphernalia to person under 18 years of age,
crime of third degree Any person 18 years of age or over who violates
N.J.S. 2C:36-3 by delivering drug paraphernalia to a person under 18 years
of age commits a crime of the third degree.
L. 1987, c. 106, s. 2.
2C:36-6. Possession or distribution of hypodermic syringe or needle 2C:36-6.
a. Except as authorized by subsection b., c. or other law, it shall be
unlawful for a person to have under his control or possess with intent
to use a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle or any other instrument
adapted for the use of a controlled dangerous substance or a controlled
substance analog as defined in chapter 35 of Title 2C of the New Jersey
Statutes or to sell, furnish or give to any person such syringe, needle
or instrument. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a disorderly
persons offense.
b. A person is authorized to possess and use a hypodermic needle or hypodermic
syringe if the person obtains the hypodermic syringe or hypodermic needle
by a valid prescription issued by a licensed physician, dentist or veterinarian
and uses it for its authorized purpose.
No prescription for a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle or any other
instrument adapted for the use of controlled dangerous substances by subcutaneous
injections shall be valid for more than one year from the date of issuance.
c. Subsection a. does not apply to a duly licensed physician, dentist,
veterinarian, undertaker, nurse, podiatrist, registered pharmacist, or
a hospital, sanitarium, clinical laboratory or any other medical institution,
or a state or a governmental agency, or a regular dealer in medical, dental
or surgical supplies, or a resident physician or intern of a hospital,
sanitarium or other medical institution.
Amended 1999,c.90, s.2.
Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea
1. You will have to appear in open court and tell the judge what you
did that makes you guilty of the particular offense(s)
2. Do you understand that if you plead guilty:
a. You will have a criminal record
b. You may go to Jail or Prison.
c. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs.
3. If you are on Probation, you will have to submit to random drug and
urine testing. If you violate Probation, you often go to jail.
4. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample,
which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal
activity, and pay for the cost of testing.
5. You must pay restitution if the court finds there is a victim who
has suffered a loss and if the court finds that you are able or will be
able in the future to pay restitution.
6. If you are a public office holder or employee, you can be required
to forfeit your office or job by virtue of your plea of guilty.
7. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported
by virtue of your plea of guilty.
8. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3
9. You could be put on Probation.
10. In Drug Cases, a mandatory DEDR penalty of $500-$1,000, and lose
your driver's license for 6 months - 2years. You must pay a Law Enforcement
Officers Training and Equipment Fund penalty of $30.
11. You may be required to do Community Service.
12. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment
of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for
each count to which you plead guilty.
13. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for
each conviction.
14. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up
to $25 per month for the term of probation.
15. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1
16. You may lose your right to vote.
The defense of a person charged with a criminal offense is not impossible.
There are a number of viable defenses and arguments which can be pursued
to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence
are essential to defending a client accused of a criminal offense.
Jail for Crimes and Disorderly Conduct:
If someone pleads Guilty or is found Guilty of a criminal offense, the
following is the statutory Prison/Jail terms.
NJSA 2C: 43-8 (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific
term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between 10
years and 20 years;
(2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, for a specific term
of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between five years
and 10 years;
(3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, for a specific term of
years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between three years
and five years;
(4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, for a specific term
which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months.
2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently! 2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions.
A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay
a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed:
a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree;
(2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree;
b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree;
(2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree;
c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense;
d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense;
If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately
to determine you rights and obligations to the court. Current criminal
charge researched by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. 732-572-0500
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