Possession of even a small amount of narcotics can carry a significant penalty, including up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000. However, if you have no prior criminal history and have not been charged with a violent crime in addition to your drug possession charges, you may be eligible for entry into New Jersey’s drug court program, which is designed to help treat non-violent offenders with substance abuse addictions so that they can live productive, law-abiding lives. Successfully completing a drug court program may allow you to avoid incarceration for a drug possession charge.