Criminal Sale of Marijuana (Marihuana) in the Third Degree (NY PL 221.45) in Rochester is charged when you’re caught selling marijuana in an amount of 25 grams to four ounces.
As with other Criminal Sale of Marijuana charges, the state doesn’t have to prove that you accepted money for the marijuana, so giving a friend some pot that falls into this weight range means you can be convicted.
Sentences range between 12 and 18 months for this Class E Felony, but a skilled defense attorney can make a big difference in your case.
From reducing charges to questioning the police search that led to the arrest to negotiating an alternative judicial approach to your charges, the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer are some of Rochester’s most experienced criminal defense attorneys.
If you or a family member has been arrested for selling marijuana in the third degree, call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Criminal Sale of Marijuana defense lawyer in Rochester.