Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle

If you have been accused of possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, you should seek the aid of an experienced defense attorney immediately. While possession of CDS in a motor vehicle (N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1) is charged as a traffic offense, it still carries harsh punishments and should be taken seriously. Robert E. DePersia, II has over 25 years of defense experience in the Camden, Burlington and Gloucester County Courts.
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Controlled Dangerous Substance Possession

The typical events leading up to a Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle charge are as follows; police stop your vehicle for a routine traffic violation such as speeding and upon approaching the vehicle suspect there are drugs in the car. If the officer has probable cause (i.e. sees or smells evidence of drugs), a search will be performed. Upon finding drugs in the vehicle, the officer will charge the driver with possession of CDS in a motor vehicle and possibly, depending on the type and amount of drugs found, also charge the driver with a criminal violation of possession of CDS (depending on type and amount this will be a disorderly persons offense or an indictable criminal offense).