You’ve been charged with heroin possession in New York City. It’s a crazy scenario that just became reality – because now you have the cops arresting you, and you know you’re in trouble. The stakes couldn’t be higher – your freedom, future job prospects, and entire way of life are now in…
Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights in Drug Cases: Illegal Search and Seizure Defense One of the main ways in which law enforcement officials collect evidence relating to a drug crime charge is through a search of the suspect’s person, vehicle, or home. Police need to abide by the protections outlined…
In the state of New York, drug crimes are one of the most common reasons that people find themselves arrested and sentenced. The lowest level charge for marijuana has more than fifty thousand arrests each year across the state. Types of Drug Crimes in New York State Multiple different crimes…
New York’s LSD Possession Laws New York categorizes LSD as a Schedule I controlled substance, which means possession of any amount is a crime. The severity of the charge and potential punishments depend on how much LSD you had in your possession. To defend yourself against possession of LSD charges…
Understanding the Process of Bronx Arraignments When you are arraigned for a crime, it means you appear in court and before a judge to be formally charged with a crime. In the United States, every defendant has the right to know what they are charged with and have the opportunity…