East Brunswick Marijuana Cultivation Defense Attorney

Along with its possession and distribution, the growth of cannabis is strictly prohibited in the state of New Jersey. Violators of this drug crime are subject to serious legal penalties, including the possibility of serving prison time and the mandatory payment of exorbitant fines. If you have been arrested for the cultivation of marijuana, it is vital that you retain powerful representation at once to protect yourself from possible incarceration.

An East Brunswick criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of Ryan E. Gilbert, LLC can protect your rights and improve your chances of securing a desirable outcome for your situation. I, Attorney Ryan Gilbert, am prepared stand with you and fight tooth and nail to protect your rights. Upon retaining my services, I am committed to making sure that every effort is made to seek a dismissal or reduction of your charges.

Penalties for Cultivation of Marijuana

A person charged with the cultivation of marijuana is subject to a laundry list of harsh consequences. If convicted, a person faces mandatory prison time and the possibility of stiff fines. Penalties vary based on the number of marijuana plants found within a person’s possession at the time of their arrest.

Penalties for a conviction can include the following:

• Up to 20 years in state prison
• Fines ranging up to $300,000

At the bare minimum, a conviction will result in a mandatory three year prison sentence. Cultivation cases are commonly paired with some other form of marijuana charge such as possession or distribution, compounding the potential consequences. These penalties can derail a person’s future and ruin their reputation.