Defense Lawyer For Criminal Possession Of A Controlled Substance In The Seventh Degree (NY PL 220.03) In The Rochester Area

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree Charges Defense Attorney

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substances in the Seventh Degree is one of the most commonly charged drug crimes in Rochester.

While New York State has specific statutes governing certain drugs (such as marijuana and methamphetamine), this offense is one of the “catch all” offenses that covers a variety of drugs.

This includes not only illegal street drugs such as cocaine and heroin, but also the illegal possession of prescription medications.

The reason this crime is so commonly charged is because it does not require proof of any specific amount of the controlled substance.

While more serious controlled substance offenses require the prosecutor to prove that the defendant possessed a certain amount of the drug in order to obtain a conviction, this crime is supported by proof of any amount of a controlled substance, no matter how small.

All that is required to prove a violation of this statute is that the defendant knew he or she possessed any amount of the controlled substance without a lawful reason, such as having a prescription.

If you have been arrested for drug possession and need legal assistance, call us at 585-484-7432.

We can help you defend your case.

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