Narcotic Charges in New York
By Perez & Cedeño
Oct. 27, 2010 4:00p
In New York, the penalties for narcotics charges are harsh and can be difficult to challenge. Possession, sale, distribution, manufacturing and trafficking are all considered very serious crimes and can result in large fines and long terms of jail or prison time depending upon the severity of the crime. Types of narcotics may include heroin, opium, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and many others. In nearly all cases narcotics offenses will be charged as a felony, however penalties differ depending on the amount and type of drug involved.
In some cases, possession alone can lead to charges of intent to distribute or sell if the amount is large enough and circumstances suggest illegal activity, even if there is no explicit proof. Charges like these are devastating to a person's finances, reputation and freedom because they can have enormous fines and penalties if a person is convicted, and those charged should contact a New York criminal defense attorney to ensure that their case is treated fairly.
It is also possible to be charged for narcotics abuse or possession and the associated distribution and manufacturing crimes if a person has controlled, legal substances in illegal quantities. These may include prescription medications and those medications used in the manufacturing of other narcotics. In the most serious cases where narcotics-associated death(s) are involved, those charged with the narcotics crime can suffer severe penalties including life-term prison sentences.
New York Narcotic Charges Attorney
The penalties for narcotics charges can be devastating. If you have been charged with a narcotics crime of any kind you need an aggressive, hard-hitting legal defense team who can protect your rights, investigate every avenue of the law, and help you build a defense strategy intelligently and effectively. Though challenging narcotics charges can be difficult, we at Perez & Cedeño, P.C. will help you in every way we possibly can.
Contact a New York Narcotic Charges Lawyer at Perez & Cedeño, P.C. today.
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