NYC Controlled Substance Possession Lawyers
Let’s be honest. Getting a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance is a huge matter. You need to find a qualified New York drug crimes lawyer who can represent you in this matter and review all the evidence that the prosecution has assembled against you. We decided to demonstrate the gravity of this kind of case to use the most serious charge as the example.
Understanding the Legal Definition Under New York Law
According to Article 220.21 of the New York State Penal Code, you are guilty of this crime when you have
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(212) 300-5196- one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing a narcotic drug and said preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances are of an aggregate weight of eight ounces or more; or
- methadone and said methadone weighs five thousand seven hundred sixty milligrams or more.
This is a Class A-I felony which comes with serious jail time.
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Federal agents execute a search warrant at your medical practice, seizing patient records and prescription logs.
Can they take patient records without patient consent?
A valid federal search warrant overrides HIPAA privacy protections. However, the warrant must be properly scoped. An attorney can challenge overly broad warrants and move to suppress improperly seized evidence.
This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.
The question becomes: How Will You Mount a Successful Legal Defense for Drug Possession?
A drug possession case is going to include jail time, even if it’s a misdemeanor. So, you must find the right legal experts to take your case. It is best to do this early on, hopefully right after you get arrested, if possible. The longer that you wait to secure legal representation, the more time will go by and the evidence will keep being collected against you. You may also say things that hurt the case while in jail, while in law enforcement custody, or in passing to your friends and relatives. When you have an attorney present, then you get expert legal advice and avoid giving statements or staying other things that would hurt your case.
