Queens, NY Drug Crimes Attorney
Although drug offenses are non-violent crimes , the penalties for being convicted of a drug offense can be quite severe ( up to life imprisonment in some cases ) .
Drug cases are prosecuted both on the state (local) as well as the federal level . Each level is unique and distinct in what types of cases are prosecuted , how they are prosecuted and the potential penalties involved .
On the state level , drug offenses are usually classified as simple possession charges (based largely upon weight) , possession with the intent to sell charges , and sale charges . Additionally , there are separate statutes dealing with Marijuana charges and Controlled Substance charges .
On the federal level , drug offenses are usually classified and prosecuted alone as simple possession or trafficking charges or in combination with other related crimes such as conspiracy , illegal importation or exportation , money laundering , enterprise corruption , possession of firearms , etc.
Besides potential mandatory incarceration (sometimes at draconian levels) , there are many other collateral consequences resulting from a conviction of a drug offense that needs to be investigated and considered such as deportation / removal of non-citizens , revocation / suspension of driving privileges , ineligibility for certain professions , licenses or government benefits , etc.
There are many issues and potential defenses that need to be explored as soon as possible when defending drug charges such as bail applications , investigation of facts , location and preservation of potential exculpatory evidence and witnesses , investigating the availability of alternative to incarceration and other diversionary programs , potential plea bargaining options , Grand Jury preparation , motion practice , suppression of illegally obtained evidence as well as trial preparation and strategy .
Victor Knapp , Esq. has been handling all aspects of defending those charged with drug offenses on both the state and federal level for over 30 years . Some notable and newsworthy past clients have included Lorenzo “Fat Cat†Nichols , Howard “Pappy†Mason , Kenneth “Supreme†McGriff and Gerald “Prince†Miller .
Victor Knapp , Esq. is highly qualified and well respected in the legal community .
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