Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance

Charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance

If you’ve been charged with selling controlled substances in New York, you face extremely serious consequences including lengthy prison sentences and substantial fines. All degrees of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance are felony offenses in New York. The Law Office of Andrew DeLuca has successfully defended clients against drug sale charges throughout the Capital Region

Our law firm serves clients across Upstate New York, including Albany, Amsterdam, Johnstown, Latham, Queensbury, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Troy, and the surrounding area.

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Degrees of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance

Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree (Penal Law § 220.31)

• Class D Felony
• Sale of any amount of a controlled substance
• Up to 7 years in prison

Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree (Penal Law § 220.34)

• Class C Felony
• Sale of specific controlled substances which covers the sale of specific controlled substances, including narcotic preparations, depressants, cannabis, phencyclidine, methadone, and ketamine in specified quantities
• Up to 15 years in prison

Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Penal Law § 220.39)

• Class B Felony
• Sale of narcotic drugs
• Sale of certain amounts of controlled substances
• Up to 25 years in prison

Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (Penal Law § 220.41)

• Class A-II Felony
• Sale of larger amounts of controlled substances
• Up to life in prison

Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (Penal Law § 220.43)

• Class A-I Felony
• Sale of very large amounts of controlled substances
• Up to life in prison

The Importance of Hiring an Experienced Drug Defense Attorney

Drug possession cases require skilled legal representation due to their complexity and serious nature. An experienced criminal defense attorney is crucial to mount an effective defense strategy. Your attorney will challenge the legality of searches and seizures, question the handling and testing of evidence, and investigate possible constitutional violations. They can explore treatment alternatives to incarceration and negotiate with prosecutors for reduced charges or dismissal. When necessary, they will provide aggressive representation at trial to protect your rights.