As someone currently facing a drug-related criminal charge in New York, you may have very real fears about the penalties you could potentially face if convicted. In addition to fines and possible substance abuse treatment requirements, among other possible penalties,...
Drug Charges
Could participating in drug court keep you out of prison?
New York considering legalization of recreational marijuana
Across the country, marijuana laws are in a state of flux. In eight states and the District of Columbia, marijuana for recreational use is now legal. In addition, 30 states and the District of Columbia allow some form of medical marijuana. New York is not one of the...
Seeking clemency for nonviolent offenses: How does the process work?
In early August, a man serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense committed in the Syracuse area got an amazing phone call. It was his lawyer calling with the news that after nearly 21 years of being locked up, the man would be getting out. President Obama...
I-STOP startup: An FAQ on New York’s paperless prescription program
The handwriting has been on the wall for handwritten prescriptions in New York for several years now. In 2012, the State Legislature passed the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing Act, better known as I-STOP. I-STOP was supposed to go into effect in 2013....
Growing confusion: marijuana laws in flux
Marijuana laws have been changing rapidly in New York state and across the country in recent months and years. It brings to mind the phrase, "May you live in interesting times" - a contemporary English expression that may or may not be derived from a traditional...
