Five people in New York have been arrested after the authorities reportedly seized massive amounts of drugs, firearms and drug paraphernalia. On Oct. 26, police executed their first search warrant at one of the suspect's residences in Columbia County. Police claim to...
Drug Charges
47 people have been indicted over a drug trafficking ring
Nearly 50 people in New York have been indicted for taking part in a drug trafficking ring that distributed illegal drugs throughout the city. The indictments came after a year-long investigation conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies. To gather information on...
Man receives multiple drug charges after a raid
A man in New York has been charged with trafficking potentially lethal combinations of illegal drugs. In August, the Drug Enforcement Agency raided the man's home on Walton Avenue. They claim to have found bricks of illegal substances stuffed in a hidden compartment...
New York High Court Dismisses Criminal Charges After Bogus Stop
It is common for police officers to initiate a traffic stop for one perceived offense only to focus on a more serious offense upon closer inspection. For instance, a driver might be pulled over for a traffic infraction, but then be investigated drug possession if the...
A dozen people arrested in NYC in recent drug bust
New York residents know how serious facing drug charges can be. Despite what some would say is a trend toward a relaxed position about “recreational” drugs in America as a whole, possession and distribution of most illegal drugs will still usually lead to felony...
Drug possession and prison
Drug possession often carries harsh consequences, even if one only has a relatively small amount of an unlawful substance when they are stopped by a law enforcement official. From cocaine and hallucinogens to methamphetamine and heroin, there are many different drugs...
Marijuana possession and the risk of arrest
Recently, marijuana laws in many states including New York have changed. According to the New York City Police Department, it is still against the law to possess marijuana. That said, possession of less than two ounces of marijuana is treated as a violation and people...
Understanding how drug charges could affect your financial aid
Your opportunity to attend college in New York City is one that you are proud of. You anticipate moving beyond your former drug charges and building a successful and rewarding life and career. However, will your drug charges affect your eligibility to receive...
What illegal drugs are Schedule II controlled substances?
Schedule II controlled substances have a high potential for abuse, which can lead to severe dependence on the drug, whether physical or psychological. However, unlike Schedule I drugs, Schedule II substances have at least one accepted use for medical treatment that...
The consequences of drug charges
Those facing drug charges often have a lot of uncertainty about their future and the consequences of these allegations disrupt many facets of one's life. Aside from the possibility of time behind bars and stiff financial penalties, many other challenges lie ahead for...