New Jersey Drug Offense Attorney

A conviction for Drug-Induced Death of Another can have devastating consequences including prison time.  Because of this, it is crucial to have an experienced, skilled, and aggressive attorney by your side.  Ms. Denholtz is a fierce criminal defense trial attorney with over a decade of experience.  Ms. Denholtz offers relentless advocacy, strategic defense, and exceptional service to clients accused of criminal offenses throughout New Jersey.  At Denholtz Criminal Defense, you can trust that your case will receive the meticulous attention and tireless advocacy it deserves.  Ms. Denholtz is ready to fight for you. Contact Denholtz Criminal Defense today for your FREE consultation: (862) 842-0811 or Tracy@DenholtzCriminalDefense.com.

Strict Liability for Drug Induced Deaths

(N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9)

Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death: Under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9, any person who manufactures, distributes or dispenses methamphetamine, LSD, PCP, or other controlled dangerous substances classified in Schedules I or II, or any controlled substance analog thereof, is strictly liable for a death which results from the injection, inhalation or ingestion of that substance, and is guilty of a crime of the 1st degree (punishable by up to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison).

*NOTE RE: Cause of Death: For purposes of this offense, the defendant's act of manufacturing, distributing or dispensing a substance is the cause of a death when:

• The injection, inhalation or ingestion of the substance is an antecedent but for which the death would not have occurred; and

• The death was not: (a) too remote in its occurrence as to have a just bearing on the defendant's liability; or (b) too dependent upon conduct of another person which was unrelated to the injection, inhalation or ingestion of the substance or its effect as to have a just bearing on the defendant's liability.

  
  

*NOTE RE: Defense: It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the decedent contributed to his own death by his purposeful, knowing, reckless, or negligent injection, inhalation, or ingestion of the substance, or by his consenting to the administration of the substance by another.

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The consequences of a criminal conviction can be devastating.  It can impact employment, housing, finances, education, reputation, and relationships.  Criminal cases are also very complex and highly specialized.  If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, it is crucial to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. 

At Denholtz Criminal Defense, we understand the stakes involved and are committed to providing you with skilled, aggressive, and personalized legal representation.  No matter what the allegations, Ms. Denholtz will provide an honest and detailed evaluation of your case, outline the best legal options available, and craft a defense strategy designed to achieve the best possible result for your unique situation.  Contact Denholtz Criminal Defense today for your free consultation: (862) 842-0811 or Tracy@DenholtzCriminalDefense.com.