New York City Drug Possession Lawyer

Charged with possession in New York, New York?

Possession of a controlled substance is against the law in New York State and while the severity of the penalty may depend largely on the type of drug the offender is in possession of, there are many other factors that can play a crucial role in determining your innocence in court. Some of the different details that may sway the court in one direction or the other include the location of the arrest, prior record of the offender, amount of drugs in possession and many others that will either work for or against the accused. A thorough, detail-oriented New York City criminal defense attorney with Musa-Obregon & Associates can present those details in your case that support the case for your defense if you are charged with the drug crime of possession.

Drug Possession Defense Attorney in NYC

There are a wide range of penalties for drug possession that may be imposed on an offender; charges can range anywhere from a misdemeanor to a class A felony that carry much more serious consequences. What determines the specific charge of the crime in terms of felony class and degree has a lot to do with the amount of drug in possession, whether there was intent to sell, if there was intent to distribute to someone under the age of 21, and so on.

The larger the variety or the amount of drugs found to be in possession, the more serious the charge. Class E felonies are the least serious, but still may have sentences up to or more than one year in jail. Type A felonies are the most serious - those charged with this type of crime can face the penalty of life in prison. In addition to the additional fines that may be levied, drug possession penalties are among the most serious penalties for crimes in the United States.

Attorney Michael Musa-Obregon knows how complicated drug possession charges can be and understands that a focused attention to detail can make all the difference in the face of felony charges. Their firm will work hard to see that all relevant aspects of your case are brought to light in court, and that all clients will have a level of representation that they can trust.

Contact a NYC drug possession lawyer from the firm if you have been charged with possession of any controlled substance and would like to receive the best representation possible.