PL 220.39 · Article 220
Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree
A serious sale felony triggered by weight — for example one-eighth of an ounce or more of cocaine in the circumstances the statute lists.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You sold a controlled substance.
- The weight reached the threshold for this degree.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The weight is contested.
- No sale took place.
- The evidence should be suppressed.
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.
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