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NYC Marijuana Possession Defense Lawyers

In New York possession of small amounts of marijuana has been categorized as a violation and not a crime. Unless you are carrying more than twenty-five grams of marijuana you can’t be charged with a crime. Instead, you will have a ticket issued to you. In the last 4 decades, over 50,000 people each year are arrested for fifth degree criminal possession of marijuana.

The most common arrest charge in New York for years has been possession of marijuana in the fifth degree which is the lowest level criminal charge for possessing marijuana. The other 4 marijuana possession charges account for thousands of other arrests. The legalization of marijuana use for recreational and medicinal purposes has the support of many people. When people are arrested for possession of marijuana, it is this mentality that may make them feel it is not a serious criminal offense.

While the law concedes the possession of marijuana is less of an offense than being in possession of controlled substances like heroin or cocaine, you should still take being charged with marijuana possession very seriously, especially if you have more than what is considered a small amount. You could be convicted of a felony and imprisoned for several years if you are in possession of 8 ounces or more of marijuana. Being charged and arrested for possession of marijuana is serious! You must contact a New York marijuana possession attorney with experience immediately. You need an attorney that knows how marijuana laws in New York work. You need an aggressive attorney to defend you against such charges.

The attorneys at www.criminallawyersnyc.com have been representing clients charged with drug crimes for decades. Contact them today for a free consultation with no obligation. They can also defend against other serious criminal charges such as sex crimes, assault, and domestic violence. Call them today to see how they can help you.

You may be eligible for an alternative sentencing program if you have a substance abuse problem and have committed a marijuana crime. Once you are arraigned for a drug crime charge you can have the court determine if you have a drug or alcohol abuse problem by requesting an evaluation. You can also request the judge to grant you a hearing and give you the option of drug treatment court. If it is determined that a substance abuse problem was a contributing factor in your criminal activity and the court feels a program from the drug treatment court would be beneficial, you may be offered the option of going to drug treatment court. If you plead guilty to the criminal charges against you after accepting the offer, the disposition of the criminal charges against you could change if you successfully complete the program. The judge may even dismiss or reduce the charges against you.

You may think possession of marijuana is a minor offense, but you could spend significant time in prison if you are convicted of a marijuana possession crime. Take the consequences of possession of marijuana charges seriously. Contact an attorney that has experience defending those charged with a possession of marijuana charge. The staff at www.criminallawyersnyc.com have years of experience successfully defending clients accused of marijuana possession in the New York criminal courts. Contact them today!