Though Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation mitigating the penalties for the possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, the state of New York will still punish those who break the law. If you are fighting a marijuana-related charge, here are some of the questions you may have regarding your legal options going forward: What […]
Read MoreMarijuana possession and smoking in Manhattan will no longer result in prosecution. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance announced the new policy on July 31. However, there are exceptions to this new policy. People may face prosecution in cases where marijuana is being sold or where it poses a significant threat to public safety. Through the […]
Read MoreIndividuals who break the law in Rockland County when it comes to driving under the influence will be subject to very serious penalties. Though many people have a tendency to associate driving under the influence with alcohol, and they are correct to do so, it is also important to be aware that it is possible […]
Read MoreAny sort of drug charges that an individual may face in New York state are going to result in very serious consequences upon a conviction. Like any other category of crime, some situations are more serious than others. One of the most serious drug crimes that an individual can commit according to the New York […]
Read MoreThe Controlled Substances Act is the federal guidelines on drug policy in the United States. One of the ways that drugs are classified in the Controlled Substances Act is by schedules. There are several factors that dictate which drug belongs in which schedule. The classifications are as follows: Schedule I- the most dangerous category because […]
Read MoreThe State of New York has some of the toughest drugs laws in the entire country. The state considers the sale of a controlled substance a very serious crime, and any individual caught selling drugs may be subject to serious penalties. Those penalties can include hefty fines and/or lengthy prison sentences. Sale of Drugs in […]
Read MoreThe U.S Department of Health and Human Services advises that the use of heroin has grown tremendously since 2007 and, as of 2014, resulted in over 10,000 deaths due to overdose. As well as being extremely dangerous and a life-threatening addiction, heroin is a Schedule I controlled substance and is illegal under both federal and […]
Read MoreNew York State has recently announced that it will make several millions of dollars available to services that work towards combating drug addiction throughout the state. $4.5 million will be granted to create nine Open Access Centers that are open 24 hours/7 days a week that can assist people struggling with drug addiction and substance […]
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