A conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1956 carries up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved, whichever is greater. Section 1957 generally carries up to 10 years in prison and has separate fine provisions. The applicable statute, number of counts, and facts of the case affect sentencing.

Drugs found in a shared car sometimes lead to charges against multiple occupants. Your defense lawyer should examine any possession presumption prosecutors invoke, its exceptions, and evidence concerning knowledge and access. Matthew Cohan and his team review the drugs’ location, vehicle ownership, police reports, and video footage to challenge the allegations against you.

Hire a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer with experience handling both assault and weapons allegations. Matthew Cohan and his team examine searches, possession evidence, alleged weapon use, injuries, witness accounts, and self-defense issues. They assess the combined charges and sentencing risks to prepare a defense addressing each part of the State’s case.