In the state of New York, as in many other places, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. Law enforcement agencies utilize various tools to detect and deter such behavior, one of which is the Breathalyzer test. If you find yourself in Greece, NY, facing a situation where you’re asked […]
Category Archives: Drug Crimes
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May
May
Drug possession charges can be serious and carry severe penalties in Rochester, NY. If you are facing such charges, it is crucial to have a solid defense strategy to protect your rights and freedom. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the common defenses that you can use to defend against drug possession […]
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Sep
Sep
Have you been arrested or charged for a criminal matter? Read the answers to these common criminal defense questions, then call our lawyers. What are the Effects of a Restraining Order? A restraining order is usually issued by one of our local town, village, or city courts, but it may also be issued by the […]
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Dec
Dec
If you are in the process of choosing a drug crime lawyer for your criminal defense case, you need an attorney with dedication and experience. Hard work pays off, and the combined 50+ years of experience at Friedman & Ranzenhofer has resulted in successfully defending the freedom of many Rochester residents. Contact our law firm […]
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Oct
Oct
Prosecutors in New York State take drug crimes very seriously. This is especially true if you are arrested for trafficking drugs like marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or prescription pills. These charges can result in jail time and hefty fines. You do not want to procrastinate. Contact the offices of Friedman & Ranzenhofer, Attorneys at Law for […]
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Apr
Apr
Drug crimes in Rochester are taken very seriously by prosecutors. This is especially true if you have been caught trafficking drugs like marijuana, cocaine, or prescription drugs. These types of charges can land you in jail and have severe financial ramifications. You do not want to procrastinate if you have been charged with a drug […]
Fentanyl, a powerful opiate linked to rising numbers of heroin deaths in recent years, is at the center of a recent Rochester drug case. In February, police raided the home of Robert L. Smith after receiving information that Smith had a large amount of drugs in his home. Once inside, they discovered 167 bags of […]
Rochester prosecutors don’t play small when they believe they’ve caught someone responsible for directing large drug operations. Under Operating as a Major Trafficker (NY PL 220.77), they can ask the court for a sentence of life in prison if you’re convicted. At the very minimum, you’re looking at between 15 and 40 years. Fines for […]
Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance (NY PL 220.65) is a crime that Rochester prosecutors will charge when a licensed practitioner, such as a pharmacist, dentist, veterinarian, or doctor, sells a prescription for a controlled substance to another person. This is a very serious charge whose ramifications go well beyond the risk […]
Possessing the precursor chemicals that are used in the manufacture of various drugs is a serious crime in Rochester, and will often result in a higher sentence than simply possessing a small amount of the drug itself. As a class E felony, Criminal Possession of Precursors of Controlled Substances (NY PL 220.60) can result in […]