Drug Crimes
The mandatory sentencing set forth by the New York and New Jersey drug laws call for strict application for individuals convicted of various drug charges. It is important to have an experienced drug charge defense attorney protecting your rights. The Gayanilo Law Firm can help.
Our drug defense lawyers are experienced in representing clients facing various misdemeanor and felony drug charges. Our office handles cases ranging from nonviolent drug addiction-related crimes and administrative proceedings resulting from drugs found in a locker at school to felony possession and distribution charges.
A drug crime is a criminal offense that involves the use, possession, sale, or distribution of an illegal narcotic. In New York, numerous narcotics are classified as illegal. These narcotics include, but are not limited to: marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, speed, methamphetamines, crack, and unauthorized medications. Even though drugs have become part of the social culture in the United States, it is important to remember that drug usage is illegal, and can lead to severe legal consequences.
There is vast array of drug crimes that are committed in the states of New York and New Jersey each and every year. The most common drug crimes include:
drug possession
drug possession with intent to sell
possession of drug paraphernalia
drug manufacturing
drug trafficking
drug distribution
drug transportation
drug cultivation
money laundering
Prescription drug use
People who have been charged with drug crimes need to keep a few things in mind. First, they need to know that their charges can be enhanced if they: committed prior drug offenses, possessed large amounts of a drug, attempted to sell the drug, sold drugs to a minor, sold drugs near a school or were involved in an motor vehicle accident while under the influence of drugs. Second, people need to remember that it is never a wise idea to forgo legal counsel, or to not be advised of their legal rights.
After a person is charged with a drug crime, he/she will benefit immensely from retaining the services of a qualified New York drug crimes defense attorney. A drug crimes lawyer can review the person's case and help the person come up with a strong defensive strategy.
We understand that many drug charges are the result of an underlying drug addiction, drug abuse problem, or other health problem. We work to address these problems and obtain treatment so that future consequences do not result. Preserving your health and your future are an important part of our drug crimes defense strategy at the Gayanilo Firm.
The Gayanilo Law Firm has exceptional experience representing individuals facing drug charges and is often able to negotiate drug counseling and drug treatment court alternatives to prison sentences when a sentence is unavoidable.
