NYC Drug Crimes Defense Attorney
Staten Island & NYC Drug Crimes Defense Attorney
Being charged with a drug crime in New York City can be daunting, especially when it’s a felony charge. The drug crime statutes can be confusing for a layperson to understand, and fighting them requires the knowledge and expertise of a skilled attorney, like former NYC prosecutor Brendan Tracy.
As a member of the Trial Division at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Tracy learned from and worked side-by-side with some of the most experienced trial attorneys and prosecutors in the country. As a result, he’s highly skilled at building cases, identifying prosecutorial weaknesses, and zealously advocating for his clients.
Unlawful or Criminal Possession of Marijuana Defense Attorney New York City
Marijuana is now decriminalized in New York, but not legalized. You can still receive a charge of civil possession of marijuana. This means that if you’re caught with under 25 grams of marijuana and have no prior offenses, you can be charged with a violation - the action is unlawful, but not criminal (you’ll likely pay a fine, but you won’t go to jail for the civil possession alone). However, if you’re caught burning, smoking, or selling it in public, or with other paraphernalia or substances, those all are covered under separate statutes and could carry higher penalties and more serious charges.
Criminal possession of marijuana is when you’re charged with carrying more than 25 grams of marijuana. Depending on the amount, you could be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony.
Burning marijuana in the public view is a Class B misdemeanor, so although you can have under 25 grams on your person and likely get away with a fine, burning it in a city park at the same time can get you a misdemeanor. This is when you need an experienced attorney like The Law Office of Brendan Tracy on your side - click here for a free consultation.
New York City Drug Possession and Distribution Defense Attorney
There are a number of statutes that cover drug possession and distribution in the New York Penal Code. Drug laws can get very complicated, because the different classes of drugs can result in different levels of charges and more severe penalties.
As a former NYC prosecutor, Brendan Tracy knows the New York State Penal Codes inside and out: it was his job to determine how to charge different types of complex drug offenses. As a defense attorney, he is acutely aware of the prosecution’s strategies, weaknesses, and where to best position a client for the optimal outcome.
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If you or a loved one has been arrested in New York City, you may be scared or anxious. Here are three important things to remember when you get arrested in New York City.
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Although most drug offenses in New York are not “bail-eligible” anymore, the penalties that come along with these crimes can be serious and life-changing. If you are arrested for a drug offense, you could be facing hefty fines and significant jail time. It is for that reason that you need an attorney with the knowledge, experiences and confidence to successfully defend against the police and prosecution tactics in these cases.
Brendan knows what it takes to advocate for those accused of committing a crime because he has first-hand knowledge of what it takes to prosecute someone who has been arrested for committing a crime.