New York City Drug Sale Attorney

Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in Manhattan

Drug crimes are heavily punished throughout the United States. Some offenses involving drugs and narcotics are even punishable as federal crimes. If you or a loved one has been charged with any type of drug sale or intent to sell offenses, it is extremely important that you speak with an attorney who is familiar with both state and federal courts and has litigated all types of drug crime cases. The lawyers at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP have years of experience successfully defending individuals from all walks of life from drug/narcotic sale charges in New York.

If a law enforcement agent catches you or a loved one allegedly selling controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, PCP, crack, speed (meth), LSD, ecstasy and other highly addictive drugs, you can expect to see a very severe sentence if you are convicted. Years in jail, huge fines and probation are among the punishments that are usually seen in cases like these.

If you or a loved one has been charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance, a Manhattan drug sale lawyer at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP can provide you with a solid and aggressive legal defense. Because Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP is a boutique law firm dedicated to customer service and personalized attention, you will experience your attorney diligently applying his/her years of experience to your case.

Types of drug sale charges in NYC:

• Criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance
• Criminal sale of a controlled substance (this crime has many degrees of severity)
• Criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds

The sentencing on these types of crimes varies according to the circumstances involved. The severity of the sentence could depend on the amount and schedule of the drug you were allegedly selling. For example, criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree could result in up to 25 years imprisonment along with probation and fines.

If you or a loved one is facing drug sale charges in New York, it is very important that you retain an attorney who has your best interests at heart.

Contact a Manhattan Drug Sale Lawyer at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP in order to discuss your drug crime charges in New York.