On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jan 16, 2019 | Drug Charges
If you have been accused of a cocaine-related crime in the state of New York, it is important that you take such an accusation very seriously. New York’s drug laws are notably strict, and you could face jail time even for simple possession. Under certain...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Nov 23, 2018 | Drug Charges
Federal law has established five different categories of illicit drugs. These “drug schedules” organize illegal substances into Schedules I through V based on the risk level of addiction and the severity of potential health problems that can result from...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Nov 9, 2018 | Drug Charges
An alleged gang leader has been arrested in Brooklyn. According to police, authorities believe that the arrested man — who goes by the name of “Papa Don” — was the leader of the Mad Stone Bloods prison and street gang. In unsealed court...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Oct 10, 2018 | Drug Charges
The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) classifies all drugs — including pharmaceutical drugs — via a specific series of “schedules.” These schedules start with Schedule I, which the federal government believes to be the most addictive,...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Sep 28, 2018 | Drug Charges
Federal agents discharged their firearms while trying to apprehend a suspect along West Side Highway on a recent Thursday afternoon. Authorities say that it was part of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) heroin crimes operation. When the shots were fired, DEA...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | May 3, 2018 | Drug Charges
Arrests in New York based on alleged drug crimes are often made in conjunction with other alleged criminal activity. For example, when law enforcement officials pull a driver over for allegedly speeding or another alleged traffic violation they may discover alleged...