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Each state and the federal government have laws against the unlawful use, manufacture, and distribution of drugs. State and Federal Drug and Narcotics Offenses
If you are arrested for a drug or narcotics crime, there are two factors that can determine the seriousness of controlled substance cases and drug offense cases and whether they will be investigated and prosecuted by state or federal law enforcement drug and narcotics prosecutors and investigators:
The type kind and amount of illegal drugs or narcotics involved in your arrest.
the amount of pounds, grams, or ounces of the drug or narcotic found in possession can make a difference in whether you are charged with straight possession or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics for sale. Whether you have a prior criminal record for drugs or narcotics convictions and arrests. The number of times you've been to prison and the reasons for any past illegal drug or narcotics arrests or convictions.If your drug or narcotics arrest involves simple use or drug narcotics possession (small amounts), it is likely your case will not be investigated or prosecuted by federal narcotics investigators and prosecutors. Your case will most likely be investigated and prosecuted by local New York law enforcement investigators and county or state prosecutors. The best criminal law New York defense for a drug offense cases starts with a criminal lawyer that is knowledgeable and experienced with controlled substance offenses and drug offense cases. We know criminal law in New York works regarding drug offense cases and narcotics crimes. We also know how narcotics crime investigations and state and federal prosecutor’s work when handling drug offense cases and controlled substance offenses. We also have excellent rapport and credibility with law enforcement officers and prosecutors and are skilled at negotiating plea bargains and sentencing.
Felony Class Drug Offenses include:
Possession For SaleDrug ManufactureImportationAttempts to SellCultivation and SalesTransportationDistribution
We handle all drug crimes,cocaine possession, narcotics and drug offense cases in state and federal courts: drug traffickingdrug smugglingdistribution of controlled substances drug manufacturingdrug possession money launderingrelated forfeiture proceedings Special note: forfeiting proceedings may be required in certain situations and this means you could lose your property if you're convicted of a drug crime. For example, if your house is used to make and distribute drugs, the government may be able to seize your home.
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Understanding State and Federal Sentence and Penalties (see
Rockefeller Drug Laws
and mandatory minimum information).
Punishment and penalties imposed for drug offense cases generally depends on:
the quantity of the narcotic or drug.the classification of the narcotic or drug under the schedules.the purpose of the narcotic or drug possession. So what is PWID? PWID stand for possession with the intent to distribute and is considered a serious crime. PWID drug offense cases include the following:
the defendant possessed a controlled substance.the defendant did so knowingly and intentionally.the defendant possessed the controlled substance and had the specific intent to distribute it, which means to transfer or attempt to transfer to another person.the defendant had said amount of the controlled substanceProsecutors can prove your intent to distribute drugs just by showing the quantity of the drug, without any evidence that you actually distributed the drug. Some states have more harsh penalties for drug crimes where minors (a minor is anyone under 21 years old) are involved. For example, more severe punishment is imposed if:
minors are used to distribute the narcotics or drugsthe drugs are delivered or sold to minors the drugs are sold or distributed on school property.
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Some of the most common illegal drugs are: METHAMPHETAMINEMARIJUANAMDMA (ECSTASY)CRACK COCAINEHEROINSTEROIDSINHALANTSA Complete List of Illegal and Controlled Drugs:
Anorectic Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Benzylpiperazine Buprenorphine Butorphanol Cannabis Chloral Hydrate Cocaine Codeine Depressants Dextromethorphan Dextroproxyphene Fentanyl Flunitrazepam Gamma Hydroxybutyrate Hallucinogens Hashish Hashish Oil Heroin Hydrocodone Hydromorphone Inhalants Ketamine Khat Levo Alphacetylmethadol Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Marijuana Meperidine Meprobamate Methadone Methamphetamine Methaqualone Methcathinone Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Methylphenidate Methylthioamphetamine Morphine Narcotics Opium Oxycodone Paraldehyde Pentazocine Peyote Phencyclidine Salvia Divinorum Steroids Stimulants Thebaine Tryptamines
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