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In New York Courts and in Federal Courts drug possession and other Narcotics related crimes can be among the most serious. Many drug crimes have maximum penalties of life imprisonment and many have substantial mandatory minimum prison sentences even for first-time offenders charged with relatively small amounts of narcotics. New York State’s Drug Laws known commonly as the “Rockefeller” Laws have been amended recently but still require Courts to impose very harsh sentences for even relatively small amounts of heroin, crack or cocaine.

In addition, Federal Drug laws can be very harsh for even relatively small amounts of cocaine and heroin but in particular for small amounts of crack or cocaine base as it is also known.

Another more recent development is the focus by State and Federal Law Enforcement on the sale and possession of pills such as ecstasy, vicodin, oxycontin and codeine, to name a few, and performance enhancing drugs such as steroids and human growth hormone.

Put the power of former Prosecutors to work for you. Peter Tilem, Senior Partner and Jean Melino, Senior Associate are both former Assistant District Attorneys.

Convictions for drug crimes can have substantial consequences beyond jail or prison. New York State requires the revocation of the driver’s license of anyone convicted of a drug offense and a conviction for a drug related offense can also have substantial immigration consequences for even legal immigrants. In addition like many other criminal convictions a conviction for a drug offense can impact many civil rights including the right to vote, the right to hold public office and can impact your ability to get many jobs.

Even Federal and New York State convictions for many Marijuana (Spelled “Marihuana” in the New York State Penal Law) can carry substantial penalties and jail sentences

If you have been charged with any drug or narcotics related offense you need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney who is not afraid to fight for your rights. An attorney experienced in New York and Federal Drug Cases can fight to get you released on bail, bond or your own recognizance, fight to get the evidence against you suppressed, fight to get the charges against you dismissed and fight for an acquittal after trial.

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If you have been charged, arrested or questioned concerning drug, narcotics, steroids, marihuana or related charges, contact our lawyers. We can assist in protecting your future and current rights and interests. Please contact us by telephone at (914) 833-9785 or by E-Mail.