PL 220.18 · Article 220
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree
A very serious felony triggered by large weights, such as four ounces or more of a narcotic preparation or fifty grams or more of cocaine.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You knowingly and unlawfully possessed a controlled substance.
- The weight reached the very high threshold the statute specifies.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The weight or purity analysis is wrong.
- You were not in possession of the substance.
- The evidence should be suppressed.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class A-II Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to life, with a minimum set by statute and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
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