After being charged with a crime involving drugs, you need to begin working with an attorney in order to establish a defense that can be used in court. This is a charge that you need to take seriously as the consequences could range from fines and probation to time in…
New York has some of the toughest drug laws in the country. Many drug charges in the state are prosecuted as felonies, meaning the convicted individual could face a minimum one-year prison sentence on top of additional penalties. Huge fines and a tarnished name are also risks of a drug…
The state of New York takes the commission of alleged crimes seriously and has many legal consequences for people who are repeat offenders. For example, we’ve seen many domestic violence cases come into our office that seem simple enough on the surface, but the person has had previous offenses that…
Understanding Your Rights When Contacted by Federal Law Enforcement You cannot be forced by a federal agent of the Secret Service, FBI, IRS or Assistant United States Attorney to visit their office, regardless of the reason for the request. While you do not have a legal responsibility to do so,…
What Is Drug Conspiracy? Drug conspiracy is an agreement that is made between two or more people to commit a drug crime. It is considered a federal drug conspiracy when two people agree to break federal drug laws. It can be difficult to convict someone of a drug conspiracy because…