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Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine in New York?

Get the legal help with a NY drug charge today!

When you’re arrested for methamphetamine possession, you could see it as an opportunity to get help or as a disastrous tragedy. Either way, its effects on your life are bound to be dramatic.

Because you can be facing prison time for meth possession charges, it’s a critical to have someone on your side who understands the local and New York state laws and how your case applies. An experienced NY criminal defense lawyer local defense attorney can acts as your advocate within the courts and throughout the entire process.

Methamphetamines are considered highly addictive and therefore quite dangerous. Because of this, violations of meth laws are treated severely by law enforcement and the courts. New York drug laws are known for their toughness, and you have every right to be more than a little nervous about how these charges will change things for you.

New York Methamphetamine Possession Penalties

The meth laws of New York are both complex and confusing. Depending on how much meth you were caught with, you could be facing up to an A2 felony charge with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 2nd degree. A conviction for this charge could result in years in the state prison system.

The only way you will face misdemeanor charges is if you are caught with less than a half-ounce of meth, and even then you can go to jail if convicted.

New York Meth Charge – Defense Strategies

How your attorney chooses to approach your defense is dependent on the facts of your case and your desires as the client. But, the first thing that they will likely do is investigate the facts that led up to your arrest. If it can be determined that any part of the encounter or search was in violation of your constitutional rights, they can move to have evidence suppressed or even to have the case dismissed.

Even in cases that seem to be a “slam dunk” for the prosecution, you are not without options. Discussing the range of these options and what they could mean for your end result is an important discussion to have with your defense lawyer.

Drug Courts/ Plea Agreements/ Diversion

There are many options that could help you avoid incarceration in the New York criminal justice system. These include drug courts that are set up to help any addictions or issues that led to you breaking the law, plea agreements that require you to plead guilty in exchange for a lenient sentence, or diversions that allow you to avoid the harshest penalties on the condition that you satisfy certain requirements of the court.

Free Consultation on New York State Meth Possession Laws & Penalties

If you are charged with methamphetamine possession and are unsure of what to do, take advantage of a free case evaulation from a NY state criminal defense attorney. We can help.

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