New York City Marijuana Charges Attorney

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for any type of drug crime involving marijuana, it is important to act quickly and involve an attorney who can provide you with the criminal defense representation you need. You have the opportunity to challenge your charges, but you will need professional help if you are to have any chance at success. A New York City defense lawyer at Perez & Cedeño, P.C. can get involved early in the process to begin challenging your marijuana charges and seeking a positive case result.

The severity of criminal charges that a defendant may face for a drug crime involving marijuana will vary depending on the particular offense. The two issues that will have the most impact on sentencing will be the amount of marijuana and whether it was intended for personal use or for sale/distribution. Marijuana possession may be charged as a misdemeanor, whereas marijuana trafficking will likely be charged as a felony and may even involve a federal investigation and charges.

Challenging Marijuana Charges in NYC

Our law firm represents clients in New York City and throughout the state in the face of marijuana charges. We understand the ins and outs of criminal procedure and can offer you experienced representation in all court proceedings, working to protect your Constitutional rights and represent your side of the story in order to help you seek a positive case result. For example, your attorney may discover that you were subjected to an illegal search and seizure by law enforcement. We may be able to use this or any similar circumstance to challenge the prosecution's case against you and eliminate or mitigate potential penalties.

Contact a New York City marijuana charges attorney at our law firm today to discuss your unique case and how we can help you.