Heroin Distribution on the Rise in New Jersey
I am not surprised to learn that there has been an increased supply of Heroin in New Jersey. We have definitely noticed a spike in the number of individuals charged with Heroin related offenses and the article I just read in the NY Times concerning the clearance of heroin in Asia may explain why the number of arrests is up.
The political turmoil in Southeast Asia and, in particular, Thailand, has apparently prompted growers to wholesale heroin at record low prices. They are unloading supply in hopes of collecting their money now rather than risking losses associated with a change in politics in their counties. The report went as far as to indicate that some heroin suppliers are selling on credit. It hard to believe - distribution of heroin on credit! The increased supply of heroin provides some explanation of why we are seeing a heightened incidence of suspects arrested for heroin possession and so too, possession with intent to distribute heroin, in New Jersey.
What has gone into defending this influx of heroin charges has really depended on the severity of the offense. With three criminal defense attorneys, two former prosecutors, and over sixty (60) years in practice, we have been asked to defend everything from Third Degree possession offenses to First Degree Drug Kingpin arrests. We can only hope that our success in defending these new cases is consistent with that which we have enjoyed in the past.
