Being accused of a drug crime is never easy; however, it is important to note that in New York and other states the severity of the crime generally determines the harshness of the penalties. Because there is a wide range of drug charges an offender could be...
Drug Charges
Alleged parking violation leads to drug charges for New York man
Sometimes police arrest criminal suspects after a long investigation of the alleged crime. But sometimes they make an arrest on serious charges after investigating a seemingly trivial incident, such as a parking violation. Such a situation recently occurred...
What are the available defense options for drug possession?
If an individual in New York is accused of a drug crime, the person could face serious penalties. Depending on the type of crime and the type of drug, a defendant could endure harsh penalties and even mandatory minimum sentences if the individual is convicted...
17 indicted for largest drug seizure in western New York
As a previous post discussed, mandatory minimum sentences could present harsh penalties for those accused of certain crimes. Because, in some instances, this has caused some offenders to endure serious penalties that outweigh the offense that the person was...
What are the penalties for drug manufacturing in New York?
The manufacturing of methamphetamine is illegal under both federal and state laws, and when individuals in New York are accused of being involved in any step of the illicit drug production process, they are likely to face serious consequences. In most cases, a suspect...
Chipotle executive excused of being in New York cocaine ring
Facing criminal allegations could greatly impact the life of the accused. In addition to facing potential serious consequences for the alleged crime, the personal and professional life of the accused could suffer tremendously due to pending drug charges. Depending on...
Attacking the evidence following a drug crime charge
When individuals in New York are subject to a search, they should understand their rights. Whether it occurs at a traffic stop, subsequent to an arrest, at your home, at work or any other place, there are factors and circumstances that could invalidate a search. Even...
What are the elements of drug cultivation charges?
Being in possession of an illegal drug or substance alone does not automatically mean that the accused will face other drug charges. However, if individuals in New York and elsewhere are found in possession of other items or equipment, then he or she could face...
Understanding the requirements for a search warrant
In order for law enforcement to collect evidence on a defendant in New York or elsewhere, it is likely that a search warrant will be required. The failure to properly obtain a search warrant could mean that evidence improperly collected will be suppressed. Ultimately,...
What is possession of a drug with the intent to distribute?
A drug charge is often considered a serious charge and one that could severely impact the personal and professional life of the accused, especially if that person is convicted of the crime. In some cases, defendants in New York and elsewhere could face additional...