Queens, New York, Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer
Now that drugs and drug use have become woven into popular culture and are sometimes glamorized does not alter the fact that possession and use of cocaine, heroin and marijuana are still illegal. If you have been arrested for, or are facing, drug charges, securing an attorney to defend your case is essential.
At the Law Office of Bert H. Nisonoff, Attorney at Law, in Forest Hills, New York, the majority of our practice is defending clients facing criminal charges. Whether this is your first charge or you have faced drug charges before, contact us today to get the help you need.
Serious Consequences for Drug Crime Charges
The laws that apply to drug crimes vary from state to state. New York state drug laws are among the most severe, carrying heavy penalties. These laws are more severe than federal law, with sentencing equivalent to second-degree murder; this means that you could receive a life sentence for possession of cocaine. Our firm assists clients who face drug charges, including the following:
- Illegal possession of large amounts of drugs
- Drug use
- Distribution
- Prescription drug abuse
- Sale of marijuana, cocaine, heroin or ecstasy
- Cultivation of illegal drugs
- Conspiracy or intent to sell drugs
Effective Criminal Defense Solutions
Criminal defense attorney Bert Nisonoff provides clients facing drug charges with personalized service aimed at obtaining the best possible results. Through negotiation and plea-bargaining, our lawyer is able to achieve alternative or lesser sentencing for our clients. We also conduct research into your case to ensure that proper police procedure was followed. If in our discovery we find this was not the case, we will fight to win a motion to suppress the illegally-obtained evidence.
To find out more information on our drug crimes defense practice, we invite you to contact the Law Office of Bert H. Nisonoff, Attorney at Law, today to obtain a free initial consultation.
