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Being charged with a federal drug crime can be a dire situation, especially given the penalties you will face if convicted. In fact, even within specific drug charges the penalties can depend on the type of drug at issue. The penalties for federal drug crimes,...
Drug charges are some of the most common criminal charges that people in New York and throughout the country face. Methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, heroin – these illegal drugs are all the source of charges related to possession, dealing, trafficking and even...
The illegal flow of narcotics has numerous negative consequences on people's lives. Federal and state law enforcement officials consistently investigate suspected smuggling and distribution networks. In September 2021, news broke about indictments centering on a...
Persons accused of drug-related crimes may face charges in federal or New York state courts. When arrested and charged at the federal level, laws and statutes might be different. Regarding pardons and clemency, a governor addresses state convictions, while the...
Defendants generally don't want to spend time in prison, but avoiding a guilty verdict might be impossible. However, a defendant may have the option to seek a plea bargain. Typically, a plea bargain agreement results in lesser penalties than a guilty verdict in the...
If you are a student in the New York City area, you don't want to be convicted of drug selling or possession. A conviction could cause you to lose your student aid for a specified amount of time. If you have already been convicted, you can have a hard time securing...
Individuals accused of drug possession in New York could face felony or misdemeanor charges depending on the amount. Jail time, heavy fines and a permanent criminal record might come with a conviction. As with all criminal charges, the accused is innocent until proven...
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...
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...
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...