A juvenile 14 years and over who is charged with a drug related offense can be treated as an adult in criminal court. N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-26
Anyone convicted of distributing a controlled substance to a person under the age of 18 will be subject to twice the term of imprisonment, fine and penalty. N.J.S.A. 2C:35-8
"Distribute" does not necessarily mean "sell". Passing or attempting to transfer drugs to another may be considered distribution, even if no money passes hands. N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2
Anyone convicted of passing a drug could be considered a dealer, therefore subject to prison without parole.
