In general, as the degree of a charge gets lower, the penalties for violating it increase.

This is especially true for drug crimes, and in the case of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (NY PL 220.39), Rochester prosecutors have the option of asking the court for a sentence as high as 25 years if you’re convicted.

You’ll face at least five years as a minimum, and 10 if you have previous drug convictions.

Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree can end any hope you have of living a normal life.

New York doesn’t allow expungement of criminal records, so you’ll have to disclose a felony drug conviction on every document that asks, for the rest of your life.

Jobs, housing, and countless other opportunities will be lost to you.

The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer can help.

If you need help with Criminal Sale Of A Controlled Substance In The Third Degree, call 585-484-7432 today and talk to an experienced Rochester drug crimes defense attorney for free.