When you have been charged with possession of illegal drugs in New York, the type of drug involved can make a big difference in how your case is handled, and the approach your lawyer will take. If you have been arrested or charged with possession of marijuana, you will not be prosecuted under the same laws as if you had been charged with possession of cocaine, meth or heroin. In the state of New York, marijuana is not considered a “controlled substance.” The New York laws still make possession of marijuana a crime, but not one that rises to the level of possession of “hard drugs.” Because of this, district attorneys offices tend to be more willing to negotiate a plea bargain in marijuana possession cases.
Regardless of the substance in question, when you have been charged with possession of an illegal drug, you need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to protect your rights. In addition to the fines and penalties you face, you could put your employment or educational opportunities at risk, and you could be excluded from working in certain professions.
At the Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer, we offer more than 13 years of criminal law experience to people throughout Queens County, Nassau County and Suffolk County. Attorney Limmer is a former New York district attorney, with a firsthand knowledge of the ways that the state prepares and prosecutes drug possession cases. We know the strategies and tactics they will employ, and know how to take the most effective steps to protect your constitutional rights.
In drug possession cases, police often work with informants, obtaining information that provides the basis for a search warrant. In our criminal justice system, police must be able to demonstrate that information obtained from an informant is reliable. They cannot obtain a warrant or conduct a search based on any anonymous tip. You want a lawyer who will verify how information was obtained, and whether there was reasonable cause to believe that the information was credible.
Contact the Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer
We offer a free initial consultation to every client. To arrange a private meeting with an experienced New York drug possession defense lawyer, contact our office by e-mail or call us toll free at 888-238-0888. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We take all major credit cards and will set up payment plans for qualified clients.
