NJ Possession of Pot still illegal 2C:35-10 Possession, Use or Being Under the Influence, or Failure to Make Lawful Disposition.

2C:35-10  Possession, Use or Being Under the Influence, or Failure to Make Lawful Disposition.

a.  It is unlawful for any person, knowingly or purposely, to obtain, or to possess, actually or constructively, a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog, unless the substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order form from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.).  Any person who violates this section with respect to:

(1)  A controlled dangerous substance, or its analog, classified in Schedule I, II, III or IV other than those specifically covered in this section, is guilty of a crime of the third degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $35,000.00 may be imposed;

(2)  Any controlled dangerous substance, or its analog, classified in Schedule V, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $15,000.00 may be imposed;

(3)  Possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, including any adulterants or dilutants, or more than five grams of hashish is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, except that, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:43-3, a fine of up to $25,000.00 may be imposed; or

(4)  Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana, including any adulterants or dilutants, or five grams or less of hashish is a disorderly person.

Any person who commits any offense defined in this section while on any property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of any such school property or a school bus, or while on any school bus, and who is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall, in addition to any other sentence which the court may impose, be required to perform not less than 100 hours of community service.

b.  Any person who uses or who is under the influence of any controlled dangerous substance, or its analog, for a purpose other than the treatment of sickness or injury as lawfully prescribed or administered by a physician is a disorderly person.

In a prosecution under this subsection, it shall not be necessary for the State to prove that the accused did use or was under the influence of any specific drug, but it shall be sufficient for a conviction under this subsection for the State to prove that the accused did use or was under the influence of some controlled dangerous substance, counterfeit controlled dangerous substance, or controlled substance analog, by proving that the accused did manifest physical and physiological symptoms or reactions caused by the use of any controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.

c.  Any person who knowingly obtains or possesses a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog in violation of subsection a. of this section and who fails to voluntarily deliver the substance to the nearest law enforcement officer is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude a prosecution or conviction for any other offense defined in this title or any other statute.

Ethical Marketing for Your Practice: Learn how to make more money by ethically marketing your practice... and staying ethically compliant!

Ethical Marketing for Your Practice: Learn how to make more money by ethically marketing your practice... and staying ethically compliant!

Monday, January 30^th from 5:30-8:30

NJ Law Center

Learn how to make more money by ethically marketing your practice...

and staying ethically compliant!

This program will demonstrate proven techniques for promoting your practice while staying within the ethics rules whether you handle cases in Municipal Court or in other areas of law.

Topics include:

• An overview of the ethics of marketing - a discussion of information that is

and is not permitted to be communicated to potential clients. An overview of

relevant RPC’s , ethics opinions and cases that refer to ethical

communication with potential clients, including Opinion 39, 42 and 43 and

RPC 7.1.

• Ethical websites - do’s and dont’s as to how your website can attract the

most clients while staying within the ethics rules. Topics will include imagery,

testimonials and design.

• The Ethical Considerations of Social Networking - a focus on how to

ethically grow your practice through on-line networking.

• The Ethical Considerations of In-Person Networking - This will review what

you can and can’t say in person, conflicts of interest and more.

• Blogs, Event Calendars, Articles and Other Types of Promotion - Some

proven techniques for marketing and rainmaking that go beyond the

conventional but stay within the ethics boundaries. ...and more!

Moderator/Speaker:

Ken A. Vercammen, Esq.

Law Office of Kenneth A. Vercammen, Edison

Speakers:

Jason T. Komninos, Esq.

Law Office of Jason t. Komninos, Hackensack

Shanna McCann,.Esq.

Chance & McCann, LLC, Bridgeton

Marc Garfinkle, Esq.

http://njicle.com

Ethical Marketing for Your Practice: Learn how to make more money by ethically marketing your practice... and staying ethically compliant!

Location:

New Jersey Law Center

1 Constitution Sq. New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Date:

January 30, 2017

Time:

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET

NJSBA & NJSBA Section/Committee members are eligible for

special discounts - login to see your discounted rate for this program.

     

Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Senior Lawyers Special Committee

           

            List Price: $170.00 USD 


            Your Price: $128.00 USD