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Understanding Your Rights if You’ve Been Charged with a Drug Crime

by | December 14, 2024 | Drug Crimes, Drug Crimes, Insights | 0 Comments

Whether the offense involves possession, distribution, or trafficking a controlled substance, being charged with a drug crime can be stressful and overwhelming. If convicted, you could face substantial jail time, significant fines, and a permanent criminal record that...
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Drugged Driving

What is Drugged Driving in New York?

by | July 14, 2024 | Drug Crimes, Drug Crimes, Insights | 0 Comments

Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol isn’t the only impaired driving offense that can lead to an arrest. Critically, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and illegal substances can all affect a person’s ability to drive. Drugged driving can...
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Four Important Things to Know About New York’s Marijuana Laws

by | March 14, 2024 | Drug Crimes, Drug Crimes, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

As the legal landscape regarding marijuana laws continues to shift, New York became the 16th state to legalize cannabis in 2021. However, there are still certain restrictions in place and it’s important to understand these laws to avoid incurring criminal penalties....
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Chemical Test

What are the Consequences of Refusing a Chemical Test?

by | February 23, 2024 | Drug Crimes, Drug Crimes, DWI, DWI, Insights | 0 Comments

Under New York’s Implied Consent law, all drivers agree to submit to a chemical test if they are pulled over on reasonable suspicion of drunk driving. These tests are used by law enforcement to determine the level of alcohol in the blood. While the most common...
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Drug Treatment Court

What is Drug Treatment Court — and is it an Option in My Case?

by | September 14, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Drug Crimes, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

If you were arrested for a non-violent drug crime, you may be eligible for drug treatment court. This is a voluntary alternative to the regular court process that allows non-violent, drug-addicted offenders to enter into a treatment program, and potentially avoid...
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What is Possession of a Controlled Substance?

by | May 31, 2023 | Drug Crimes, Drug Crimes, Insights, Legal Tips, Legal Tips | 0 Comments

Possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime in New York that can come with severe consequences. Many of these offenses are charged as felonies and can come with a lengthy prison term, steep fines, and long-term ramifications. Not only can a conviction...
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DWI

New York Launches “STOP-DWI Month” and “Don’t Drive High” Campaigns

by | January 13, 2023 | Drug Crimes, DWI, Insights | 0 Comments

New York State is notoriously tough on impaired drivers, and driving under the influence of alcohol or marijuana can result in serious legal consequences. Significantly, New York is cracking down on impaired driving with two new public awareness campaigns that were...
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criminal justice reforms

Will Proposed Federal Reforms to Drug Crimes and Sentencing Impact Your Case?

by | January 27, 2021 | Drug Crimes, Insights | 0 Comments

It is important to understand how proposed reforms from the White House can impact current and future NY criminal defendants at the local, state and federal levels.  As seasoned NYC criminal defense lawyers, D’Emilia Law is taking note of new approaches to drug...
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