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Last updated: Dec 4, 2018
Marijuana Expungements in New Jersey
Last updated: Dec 4, 2018
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Adam H. RosenblumYour Dedicated & Trusted Legal Team
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New Jersey is well on the way to potentially legalizing marijuana in the state, touting massive potential revenue streams as well as reducing incarceration rates for what is popularly considered harmless activities--i.e. buying, selling and smoking marijuana. Joint committees in the state legislature and senate approved a bill to make possession of up to one ounce of marijuana legal for anyone over the age of 21. That same bill would allow individuals to file a petition to have marijuana-related offenses expunged from their criminal record.
Qualifications for a Marijuana Offense Expungement
There are several criteria that a person must meet in order for them to have their marijuana offenses expunged in New Jersey. Below is the criteria as it stands until any new laws are signed by the governor. Limited number of convictions. A person is eligible to have their criminal record expunged so long as they have not been convicted of:- more than one indictable offense (i.e. felony);
- one indictable offense and more than three disorderly persons offenses; or
- more than four disorderly persons offenses.
What Happens If New Jersey Legalizes Marijuana?
The bill that recently cleared state committees, S2703, would allow individuals to clear marijuana offenses from their criminal record at no cost to them. The typical limitations to expungement eligibility would not apply. However, individuals would still need to file the appropriate petition. This bill has not become law - yet.Who Should I Contact to Expunge My NJ Marijuana Offense(s)?
There’s no need to wait for lawmakers to get around to legalizing marijuana before having one’s record cleared. If you or a loved one is seeking an expungement for a marijuana offense in New Jersey, contact the attorneys of Rosenblum Law right away. Our skilled attorneys have helped many people in similar situations. Let us use our experience to fight to have your record cleared. E-mail or call us today at 888-815-3649.News Updates
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Adam is the founding attorney and principal of Rosenblum Law. With more than two decades of legal experience in numerous areas of law practice, his primary focus is law firm management and business development.
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