PL 220.41 · Article 220
Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree
A very serious sale felony triggered by large weights listed in the statute.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You sold a controlled substance.
- The weight reached the very high threshold for this degree.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The weight analysis is unreliable.
- No sale occurred.
- The evidence is subject to suppression.
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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