PL 220.16 · Article 220
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree
A serious felony that turns on weight — for example two ounces or more of a narcotic preparation, or ten 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 higher threshold the statute specifies for this degree.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The weight is miscalculated or the purity analysis is contested.
- You did not possess the substance.
- The search or seizure was unlawful.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class B Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 25 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.