Drug Offenses in Westchester County, NY
Westchester County Drug Crime Lawyer
Drug offenses are those crimes which involve controlled substances. Criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of marijuana are among the most common drug crimes in New York. New York State and Federal law prohibit the possession, manufacturing, cultivation, distribution, sale, and trafficking of illegal drugs or prescription drugs.
Have you been arrested for a drug crime? It is crucial that you consider consulting an attorney as soon as possible. You may be at risk of facing a misdemeanor or felony conviction and it is likely that your penalties will be enhanced and the outcome of your case negatively affected if you wait too long to hire a highly experienced lawyer who will aggressively protect your rights.
Defending Westchester County Drug Charges
Your case may seem rather hopeless. Law enforcement may have discovered drugs on your person, in your car or on your property. You may feel that you were "caught in the act." Although the odds may seem against you, a highly experienced Westchester County drug crime attorney can still work to seek a positive case outcome on your behalf. As an example: law enforcement may have conducted a search and discovered illegal narcotics. What if they did not have a valid search warrant for this or did not have probable cause? A lawyer may be able to effectuate a dismissal of your case after a suppression hearing designed to protect your constitutional rights against warrantless search and seizure.
New York State drug laws are constantly evolving. The best New York State and Westchester County drug crime lawyers not only keep fully informed of these changes, but they utilize them to the full advantage of their clients. In Westchester County, Attorney Robert Schuster is one of these such lawyers.
In 2010, New York State drug reform laws have created a tidal change through judicial drug diversion programs. When defense strategy favors the utilization of these special drug courts, drug crime attorney Robert Schuster is uniquely qualified and experienced to maximize your chance of a winning result at the necessary hearings that allow a defendant to enter a treatment program instead of what would otherwise be mandatory incarceration in state prison.
In addition, the 2010 reduced sentence ranges for drug crimes have minimized exposure for defendants and have provided more aggressive options for attorney Schuster, when defense strategy favors jury or non jury trial. Mr. Schuster is experienced in arguing for alternative sentences as well. The new laws permit application for 90 day intensive treatment programs, shock incarceration (boot camp), judicially ordered CASAT (comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment) in a multi-phase program that does not require incarceration, even in cases of a conviction. Attorney Schuster's skills and knowledge of procedures enable him to maximize a defendant's chances in a motion for resentence in these circumstances.
Drug crimes are extremely serious. Contact Westchester criminal defense attorney Robert Schuster immediately if you are ever arrested in New York for a drug crime When you need an experienced, highly knowledgeable lawyer with the talent and determination to make certain your rights are protected to the maximum extent allowed by the new drug laws in New York, he is the lawyer you need.
Learn more about your particular charges and how a highly experienced professional can help you. Contact Westchester County drug lawyer
Robert Schuster. Robert Schuster and his associates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
PRACTICE AREAS
Offenses Involving Marijuana
221.05 Unlawful possession of marijuana
221.10 Criminal possession of marijuana, fifth degree
221.15 Criminal possession of marijuana, fourth degree
221.20 Criminal possession of marijuana, third degree
221.25 Criminal possession of marijuana, second degree
221.30 Criminal possession of marijuana, first degree
221.35 Criminal sale of marijuana, fifth degree
221.40 Criminal sale of marijuana, fourth degree
221.45 Criminal sale of marijuana, third degree
221.50 Criminal sale of marijuana, second degree
221.55 Criminal sale of marijuana, first degree
Controlled Substances Offenses
220.03 Criminal possession of a controlled substance, seventh degree
220.06 Criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth degree
220.09 Criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth degree
220.16 Criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree
220.18 Criminal possession of a controlled substance, second degree
220.21 Criminal possession of a controlled substance, first degree
220.25 Criminal possession of a controlled substance, presumption
220.28 Use of a child to commit a controlled substance offense
220.31 Criminal sale of a controlled substance, fifth degree
220.34 Criminal sale of a controlled substance, fourth degree
220.39 Criminal sale of a controlled substance, third degree
220.41 Criminal sale of a controlled substance, second degree
220.43 Criminal sale of a controlled substance, first degree
220.44 Criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds
220.45 Criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument
220.46 Criminal injection of a narcotic drug
220.48 Criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child
220.50 Criminal using drug paraphernalia, second degree
220.55 Criminally using drug paraphernalia, first degree
220.60 Criminal possession of precursors of a controlled substance
220.65 Criminal sale of a presecription for a controlled substance