PL 220.43 · Article 220
Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree
The highest drug-sale felony applies at the largest weights, such as two ounces or more of cocaine.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You sold a controlled substance.
- The weight reached the highest threshold in the statute.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The weight determination is unreliable.
- No sale occurred.
- The search, analysis or identification is subject to challenge.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class A-I Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to life and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
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