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Bob Abdella and Joe Sise

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Experienced Drug Possession Lawyer In Mohawk Valley

When you’re charged with narcotics in the Mohawk Valley, your life can change in a heartbeat. From the local wage earner trying to find their way out of trouble to the worried parents attempting to save their child’s future, the criminal justice system can be a confusing and often frightening experience.

Since 1937, Abdella & Sise LLP has fought to protect the futures and rights of men and women in Gloversville and Amsterdam who are accused of serious offenses. We have 104 combined years of criminal defense experience, and we know precisely what it will take to achieve the optimal result for you when your liberty is on the line.

Overview Of Drug Offense Classification

Drug crimes in New York fall into the category of misdemeanor or felony offenses in the penal law. Depending on which schedule your controlled substance falls under, how much you have in your possession, and whether or not the police believe you have the intention to sell the substance will affect the seriousness of the charges you face.

Depending on the substance and weight, simple possession of small quantities in New York can range from a noncriminal violation (such as personal-use cannabis) to a misdemeanor or Class E felony.

It’s important to know the categorization of the charges brought against you, as an experienced drug defense attorney can often pick apart the prosecution’s case and determine where their accusations are vulnerable.

How Abdella & Sise LLP Can Help

We know the defense strategies our local town, city and county court systems rely on. As your local drug defense attorneys, we examine the details of your arrest to develop a strategy for any charges you face. You might come to us for defense against charges such as:

  • Illegal traffic stop: If police stopped you without reasonable suspicion and searched your vehicle without cause, we will prepare a motion to suppress.
  • Misdemeanor drug possession: We work to minimize collateral consequences of a conviction such as potential impacts on your employment or driving privileges.
  • Drug court eligibility: For those dealing with a substance abuse issue, we will aid in the negotiation to get you placed into local diversion programs to help you avoid jail by completing a supervised recovery program.
  • Drug paraphernalia charges: We represent individuals in cases involving possession of scales, baggies or other packaging materials where the state is alleging these items were for distribution purposes.

We understand that drug charges stem from personal challenges and handle each case with compassion and respect while fighting aggressively to have your charges dropped or reduced.

Take Control Of Your Drug Charges Defense: Contact Our Attorneys

Don’t let a drug charge cost you your career. When you’re facing charges for drug possession, your career and reputation are on the line. An aggressive and experienced drug possession attorney at Abdella & Sise LLP is standing ready to take up your case.

Our dedicated team provides free, confidential consultations to help you understand your defense strategy and make the most effective decisions for your future. Call our Gloversville office at 518-620-3400 or fill out our online form today to get started.