New Jersey Drug Charges Lawyer
Have you been arrested for possession of drugs, possession with intent to distribute, distribution or distribution in a school zone? If so, you need a tough and experienced criminal defense attorney. I am Attorney John W. Tumelty and I have practiced criminal law for 25 years. I am a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. I am a former N.J. Deputy Attorney General (state prosecutor) and former Atlantic County Assistant Prosecutor. My practice is limited to criminal defense. I have great experience with all types of drug cases.
An arrest for a drug crime may carry serious consequences. I have defended a vast array of drug charges from simple possession to distribution in a school zone. I have also represented people who have been arrested after a routine traffic stop when they were not aware that drugs were in the car.
Did the police officer have a legal right to stop the vehicle and search the inside of the car? I will investigate whether the police had probable cause to search you and your car. If not, I will file a motion asking the court to throw out the evidence. I will aggressively represent you against all types of drug charges:
- Possession of Drugs
- Possession with Intent to Distribute
- Distribution
- Distribution in a School Zone
- Distribution in a Public Zone
- Marijuana possession, cocaine possession, crack cocaine possession, heroin possession, possession of ecstasy pills, meth possession
As a former prosecutor and experienced defense attorney, I build a strong defense in drug cases. I investigate all search and seizure issues to make sure evidence was properly obtained and there was not illegal search. In many cases, I am successful in getting my client’s charged with a drug offense into the pre-trial intervention program. This avoids jail time and prevents you from having a criminal record.
Contact
My offices are located in Atlantic County and Cape May County. I have an office in Upper Township, Wildwood, and Somers Point. I am available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Contact my office today for a free initial consultation. MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
