NYC Drug Treatment Court Lawyers.

In New York, Drug Treatment Court is used as an alternative sentencing program which allows for non-violent offenders with a substance use problem to complete a drug treatment program to have their criminal charges dismissed or reduced. It's one of the seven "problem solving" courts in the state.

New York has 147 Drug Treatment Courts. Ninety are part of the criminal court system, thirty-five are part of family courts, seven are part of town and village courts, and fifteen are part of juvenile courts. More than eighty thousand people have participated in the court drug treatment programs, with more than thirty thousand of these graduating.

There are a number of eligibility guidelines you must meet, and you also must agree to adhere to the program's terms. You may be sent to jail if you fail to comply with the terms. Drug Treatment Court is considered an ideal alternative to the usual sentencing because you can both receive treatment and have your criminal charges dismissed or reduced.

Even if you want to use the Drug Treatment Court regarding a drug-related criminal offense, you still need adequate legal representation. The supervision process for the court is involved. You should get in contact with an experienced New York attorney who can explain your legal options and give you the best defense for your unique circumstances. Federal Lawyers is a practice of experienced lawyers who have been defending clients since 1976.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Drug Treatment Court, you need to meet the following circumstances:

• You are criminally charged with a non-violent drug crime
• The crime is a class E, D, C, or B felony (class A felonies are not eligible)
• You have not been convicted of a class A drug crime in the past
• You have not been convicted of a violent crime within the past decade

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