Arrested for Drug Possession?

Reach Out to Our Rockland County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Have you been accused of possessing drugs? A drug arrest is no guarantee of a conviction and you have a legal right to a defense. You will need a vigorous Bronx criminal defense attorney to contest your charges and argue on your defense to avoid the harsh penalties that come with a drug possession conviction to preserve your rights.

Attorney David Narain has spent well over 10 years in criminal defense law including serving as Assistant District Attorney for Rockland County where he handled felony offenses from DWI to vehicular homicide. At the Law Office of David D. Narain, we put our experience to work on behalf of our clients with each case we handle and argue passionately for the best outcome possible.

Don’t face a drug possession arrest alone!

In New York as in other states, drugs are classed according to “Schedules” based on their perceived addictive nature and medical utility. Possession convictions typically come with fines and time spent in jail depending on whether you are charged with felony or misdemeanor possession.

Certain aggravating factors in your case can increase the penalties such as:

• Presence of drug paraphernalia
• Participation in a larger drug conspiracy or scheme
• Driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID)
• Proximity to a school zone
• Weapons charges
• Previous convictions

While any drug charge can be serious, if federal law enforcement gets involved, you could face additional penalties which are usually more severe.

Understanding Possession Charges

You do not necessarily need to be caught with illegal substances in your pocket to be charged with possession. Instead, you can be accused of having constructive possession by way of controlling drug which are not in your hand or pocket which includes drugs which are under your seat, in your glove box, or on the ground next to you.

Our Bronx drug crimes lawyer can push back against the prosecution by arguing that even if drugs were found “near” you, this does not equate to knowledge of their existence and thus constructive possession. In addition, if law enforcement searched your home or vehicle without probable cause or a warrant, the search may have been illegal and any evidence found would be inadmissible in court.

The Law Office of David D. Narain can put all its resources at your disposal to obtain the best possible outcome for your case. Take the first step to protecting your future!

Speak with our firm today and discuss your charges with us during your free consultation!