Marijuana Possession and Other Drug Charges in New York City
As a practical matter, how much trouble a particular drug charge might represent for you will depend on a lot of circumstances that don't directly involve how much marijuana or cocaine you were caught with.
To learn how a seasoned defense attorney can develop a strategy that will account for each of these factors while seeking a favorable outcome, contact Galluzzo & Johnson in Manhattan.
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Our first goal is to find a way to win your case. If we can keep the evidence of drug possession out of the record by showing that the police performed an illegal traffic stop or search, then the prosecution will have little choice but to dismiss the charges. If we come up with a promising trial defense based on our assessment of any weaknesses in the case against you, you'll be able to choose between presenting that defense at trial and using it to improve the terms of a plea offer.
Our next objective is to work toward minimizing the adverse consequences of an arrest or guilty plea to marijuana possession or any other drug charge. Your options will be defined at least in part by such factors as your prior record, other criminal charges associated with the arrest incident, whether weapons were found with the drugs, or whether you were driving while in possession of illegal drugs.
At Galluzzo & Johnson, our lawyers give you the information you need to make a sound choice between accepting a plea offer and taking your case to trial. At the same time, we work to make the most of the facts that favor your position in a drug possession, sales or trafficking case.
Avoiding the Worst Consequences of a Marijuana Arrest
In some cases, we'll be able to resolve the case through ACD — adjournment in contemplation of dismissal. If you avoid further law enforcement contact for a year, the original charge will be dismissed and you'll avoid the stigma of a criminal record. In other cases, diversion to treatment through a drug court order might represent your best option for a felony charge.
No matter what the details of your case might involve, our attorneys work to protect your long-term interests while meeting the challenges of your immediate legal problem. To learn more about our approach to client service in cases involving marijuana, prescription drugs or other controlled substances, contact a criminal defense lawyer at Galluzzo & Johnson in New York.
