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In the state of New York, a conviction for a drug related crime could result in loss of driving privileges and professional licenses, steep fines, lengthy prison sentences, and a permanent criminal record which could limit future opportunities to obtain financial aid for college or secure employment. Drug crimes are considered very serious offenses in the state of New York and if you have been charged it is essential that you secure representation from a New York criminal defense attorney.
It does not matter if you have been charged with simple possession of a controlled substance or the distribution, trafficking or manufacture of one. In any of these cases, a conviction could result in less than favorable outcomes. To successfully defend a drug charge, your lawyer should be experienced with negotiating criminal defense cases.
New York State Drug Crime Statutes
In the state of New York, drug crime statutes cover a wide range of activities related to the use, cultivation, and manufacture of illicit substances.
The following sections of the New York Penal Code are related to drug crimes:
- Section 220 – Controlled Substances
- Section 220.03-220.25 – Criminal Possession
- Section 220.31-220.44 – Criminal Sales
- Section 220.60 – Criminal Possession of Precursors or Analogues to Controlled Substances
- Section 220.77 – Drug Trafficking
- Section 221.00- 221.55 – Guidelines for Marijuana
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If any of the above offenses relate to your case call our New York drug crime attorney at the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC. Our lawyer is available to answer your questions and concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
New York is known for having some of the toughest laws against drug crimes in the United States, and drug trafficking is no exception. Drug trafficking crimes may include several types of drug possession, including the manufacturing, transporting, distributing, or selling of illegal drugs. In order to be charged with any type of drug possession, a person must have knowingly and illegally been in possession of a controlled substance. While there are other factors that can contribute to the severity of a person’s punishment for drug trafficking, the penalties will rely heavily on the weight and quantity of the drugs in question and may require a Federal drug crime attorney.
Drug trafficking crimes, like all other types of possession, are charged as felonies and misdemeanors, which may result in hefty consequences. Charges may range anywhere from class E – A felonies, and can lead to life in prison and major fines. The class by which a person is charged can depend on the type of drugs, with more dangerous drugs receiving steeper penalties, and whether or not the defendant intended to sell to minors.
First-time offenders who are considered non-major drug traffickers may only be punished by 1-2 years in prison, while major drug traffickers could face 15 years to life behind bars. The minimum fine is $5,000, while the maximum could be double the defendant’s profit from the commission of the intended drug sale, or $100,000.
Those convicted of a drug trafficking felony may also suffer additional consequences after their sentence is through. A class A felony drug trafficking crime will require a 7-year period of post-release supervision after prison. A convicted felon will also have to deal with the inconvenience of a criminal record, which can make it far more difficult to retain employment and will likely influence housing opportunities.
If you are facing drug trafficking charges, don’t wait to seek legal help. At the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC, our attorney has a keen understanding of criminal law and can help your case, seeking to have your drug charges reduced or dismissed whenever possible. Whether you are a first-time offender facing a class E felony charge or a repeat major drug trafficker, we will ensure your legal rights are protected.
Contact Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC today to defend your future.
Robert Tsigler, Esq. has handled thousands of cases as a New York criminal defense lawyer and knows how to create the best opportunity to secure the results your case deserves. If you have any questions about a pending drug charge, call the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC at 718-878-3781.
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If you were wrongly accused of committing a crime in the state of New York, then you want to get a lawyer that is going to fight for your rights. You want a lawyer that will hear you out, and get you the outcome that you deserve.
Robert Tsigler offers a risk free consultation to all potential clients. The fees that are charged are highly reasonable as well, and they also offer payment plans. During the initial consultation, this firm answer any and every question that clients may have. Robert Tsigler and his team discuss all of the aspects of the case and the possible repercussions. The Tsigler team helps clients to learn how to fight against their accusations, and they investigate all of the possible ways to get the case dismissed. At the firm of Robert Tsigler, they realize that time is of the essence, so they have 24/7 availability. The Robert Tsigler team makes sure to return all of their emails and calls within hours, and they have results that are completely and totally unbeatable.
Robert Tsigler is an individual who has lived in New York for all of his life. He works in courts in New Jersey, New York and an all throughout the United States. Robert Tsigler works with civil and criminal law, and he has been able to help in the prosecution of hundreds of different cases. Robert Tsigler graduated from the University of New York with a bachelors in Arts of Criminal Justice and Psychology. Tsigler also received his Jurist Doctorate from The New York Law School. Robert Tsigler has received the following awards and honors: The National Trial Lawyers Association, The National Academy of Conference Attorneys: Top 10 under 40, Super lawyers 2017, and The American Institute of Legal Counsel: 10 Best Attorneys of 2017. Robert Tsigler is a person who has been able to gain the respect and trust of thousands of individuals. He is a well known name because of all of the time and effort that he has put into each and every one of his cases. Robert Tsigler does not stop until he is able to get his clients what they deserve; that is the reason why he is an award-winning lawyer.
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Getting representation as soon as possible following any Drug Crime-related charge is the best way to promote a positive result from a subsequent trial. These charges are considered very serious and can result in expensive fines, the loss of driving privileges or professional licenses, and even incarceration. Only an experienced New York Drug Crime lawyer can successfully defend your case.
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