Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an attorney?

If you have been charged with any type of drug crime in New York, it is in your best interests to speak with a competent and knowledgeable attorney to make sure that you are aware of your legal rights. With the help of a lawyer who is familiar with drug crimes and their various charges, you can work toward building a solid defense that could get your charges lowered or dropped entirely, depending upon your unique circumstances.

What if I have been charged with drug possession and I have no prior record?

Unfortunately, law enforcement agents look to stamp out drug possession/use/sales/trafficking no matter where they see it. This may seem unjust to you, but the fact of the matter is that they have a job to do and they don’t care how it may seem to you. That is why you need to speak with an attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP as soon as possible after you are aware that you have been charged with possession.

Will I spend time in jail no matter what my defense?

There is no answer that you can get to this question without meeting with an attorney so he or she can become fully familiar with your case and the charges involved. Some times of drug charges are more severe than others and could result in mandatory jail time. However, every case is different and the best advice you could get would be to seek competent legal representation.

Will I have to pay fines?

If you are convicted, some drug charges do require fines to be paid, especially cases tried at the federal level.

What is a drug schedule?

The schedule of a drug indicates the severity of addiction potential and currently accepted medical use. For example, Schedule I drugs must have:

High potential for abuse
No accepted medical use (in the USA)
Lack of safety for use even under medical supervision

Examples of a Schedule I drug would include heroin, ecstasy, peyote and LSD.

Will I have to go to a drug rehabilitation program?

In some cases, you can go to a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of spending time in jail or prison. Many sentences include drug education programs or drug rehabilitation programs.

My child was charged with drug possession. What should I do?

You need to speak with an attorney immediately. Children and adolescents make mistakes – don’t let this mistake ruin your child’s life by hesitating to contact the appropriate legal representation in time to build a defense. At Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP, the attorneys have successfully defended many minors charged with drug possession.

My child was charged with selling drugs. What should I do?

Criminal sale of a controlled substance is a highly illegal action. If convicted, your child will almost certainly face time in jail. That is why it is vital that you speak with a New York drug crimes attorney at H&H as soon as you are aware of your child’s charges. Your loved one could end up spending a majority of his or her young, formative years in a prison cell if convicted. The attorneys at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP understand that your children’s future is important to you. That is why your lawyer at HH&I will fight tirelessly on your child’s behalf.

Contact a New York Drug Crime Defense Attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP to discuss your criminal charges involving narcotics.