Drug Offenses

Controlled Substances Offenses

Controlled substance offenses in New York State comprise a large and broad area of criminal offenses ranging from violations to misdemeanors and felonies.  In certain instances, federal charges in addition to state charges may be brought for certain criminal conduct. The type of drug involved and the quantity often determine whether the offense is a violation, misdemeanor or felony and the possible sentence a defendant would face if found guilty.  It is essential to have attorneys with experience defending drug cases in order to understand the strength and weakness of the accusations against the accused.  Do not just be plead out by an attorney who does not know how or is afraid to fight for you.

Marijuana Offenses

In New York State, marijuana offenses are distinct from controlled substance offenses and carry different charges and penalties.  While most marijuana offenses are misdemeanors or violations, certain marijuana offenses are classified as felonies (usually based on quantity) and defending a marijuana charge requires the skill and know how of attorneys who not only understand the criminal justice system but who have also have hundreds of successful results for clients facing fines and prison terms stemming from marijuana offenses.

At Cohen & Forman we bring our years of experience representing thousands of clients accused of controlled substance offenses to bear in each and every case to obtain the best possible results for our clients. Call us for a consultation.

*Please view the Post Release Supervision section for time charts on Drug Offenses.