Brooklyn LSD Possession Lawyers

Overview of LSD Laws in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, New York, the state categorizes LSD as a controlled substance. This means possessing it and/or manufacturing or selling it is completely illegal. The degree of charge and the possible sentence placed on you will depend on how much LSD you possessed. If you want to defend yourself from these charges, you should educate yourself on the laws around LSD possession and retain an experienced Brooklyn LSD criminal-defense attorney. This guide serves to cover the different degrees of LSD possession and the penalties that come with them.

Defining LSD Possession

You will be indicted with an LSD possession charge in Brooklyn if you possess any amount of the substance; Even tiny amounts can lead to an arrest. The court may also add sale or distribution charges if you possessed a large amount; Sentencing can also be stricter if you had it in your possession near a school or have previous drug offenses.

LSD doesn’t have to be on your immediate person for courts to indict you either. They can and will arrest you if LSD is found on any of your personal property, including your home and car, even if it doesn’t belong to you.

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Legal Scenario: What Would You Do?

Scenario

You were stopped by police near Prospect Park in Brooklyn after a routine traffic stop, and officers found several small tabs of LSD in your jacket pocket during a pat-down. You had no prior criminal record and the amount was solely for personal use, but you were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

What charges am I facing for possessing a small amount of LSD in Brooklyn, and is there any way to avoid a felony conviction?

Attorney's Answer

Under New York Penal Law § 220.06, possessing any amount of LSD is classified as Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, which is a Class D felony carrying up to two and a half years in prison. However, for first-time offenders with small quantities, Brooklyn prosecutors may offer alternatives such as a judicial diversion program under CPL § 216.05, which can result in treatment instead of incarceration and potentially a dismissed case upon completion. We would also examine whether the search that led to the discovery was lawful under the Fourth Amendment, since an unlawful pat-down could result in the evidence being suppressed entirely. Our firm has successfully challenged improper stops and searches in Brooklyn Criminal Court, and we will fight aggressively to protect your record and your future.

This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.

Potential Charges for LSD Possession

The New York criminal code doesn’t have a charge solely for LSD possession. Instead, LSD possession is included in a broader category of crimes known as criminal possession of a controlled substance, which would also apply in cases where other drugs were involved. If it’s strictly a possession case, there are four potential controlled substance charges you could be looking at:

Seventh Degree: Class A Misdemeanor