Staten Island Drug Charge Lawyer

Drug Offenses

Why Individuals and Families Turn to Our Firm for Help?

If you have been charged with a drug crime in New York, it is essential to understand your rights and the potential consequences. A conviction could have devastating impacts on your life, reputation, and future. It is critical to choose an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you in order to maximize your chances of achieving a favorable outcome in your case.

At the Law Offices of Partrick Parotta, our team of experienced New York juvenile criminal defense lawyers has earned a reputation for providing strategic criminal defense solutions. With years of experience as prosecutors, our hardworking New York drug crimes attorneys are well-equipped to handle any case.

More than 30 years of combined experience defending individuals charged with drug offenses in Staten Island

Our team is made up of former prosecutors and public defenders with real-life experience in courtrooms in dozens of municipalities and counties across New York.

Certified criminal trial attorneys, indicating specialized training in criminal law litigation.

Our drug crimes lawyer can get started immediately building a defense in your drug case. We often consult with clients and their families at night and on weekends. We understand the importance of taking action as soon as possible in drug crime cases.

24/7 availability to respond to your need for legal representation.

If you are dealing with a drug charge, big or small, it is essential that you comprehend the situation and how your decisions now could have an impact on your future. Contact us today by either calling or filling out our online form to speak with one of our knowledgeable Staten Island drug crime attorneys about your case at no cost.

How Our Attorneys Can Help You

If you are facing drug charges, it is important to get our attorneys involved as soon as possible. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to help protect your rights and fight the charges against you. For instance, they can:

Our quick-acting N.Y. drug crimes lawyer will immediately begin negotiating for your release at the lowest bail amount (or on your own recognizance).

Our team will launch an independent investigation into the charges against you, going over any evidence the prosecution has and arguing for disputable evidence to be thrown out.

Our lawyers leave no stone unturned in identifying and pointing out problems with the prosecution’s case. As former prosecutors ourselves, we recognize a weak case when we see one.

We will take all your options into consideration, including arranging for admission to treatment programs, supervision, or conditional discharge.

Our experienced drug defense attorneys may be able to negotiate to have the charges dismissed or reduced as part of a plea bargain.

With decades of trial experience, our team will prepare a strong and persuasive case to present to a jury if a trial is necessary.

In cases where conviction on some sort of drug charge is inevitable, our team will argue for a minimum sentence and request alternatives to jail time.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with our Staten Island drug defense lawyers today to discover how we can use our expertise to benefit you. Keep in mind, an arrest is just the start, not the conclusion. If you have a knowledgeable and devoted criminal defense lawyer on your side, there is still hope.

Common Defenses to Drug Charges

Prosecutors and police may give the impression that you are facing an indisputable case, but this is rarely the reality. In fact, there are numerous reasons why cases can be dismissed, charges can be lowered, and defendants can be acquitted.

Some of the common questions we explore when building a defense in drug crimes cases include:

Were you subject to an illegal search and seizure to get the evidence that is being used against you?

Was there probable cause for a search or traffic stop?

Did the law enforcement officer read your Miranda rights as soon as you were arrested or whenever you did not feel like you were free to leave?

Were the drugs really in your “possession”?

If you are facing a charge of possession with intent to distribute, is the charge based on possession of drug paraphernalia, a large sum of cash, or a household scale? Should the charge of intent to distribute be reduced to simple possession?

Did a police officer find drugs on you while patting you down for a weapon?

Was any evidence obtained in an illegal manner, or were any procedural mistakes made in your case?

Were you placed in a flawed lineup, or could you have been identified in another misleading way?

If test results are being used against you, is there any evidence of problems with the lab equipment used to obtain those results?

Our N.Y. drug crimes lawyer, with their experience, will ask the necessary questions to identify any weaknesses in the prosecution's case. We maintain that it is the responsibility of the prosecution to prove their case and we will do our best to make it difficult for them.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with our team. We understand that for most of our clients, being arrested on drug charges comes as a shock. So we make ourselves available at night and on weekends if that’s when you need us.

Common Types of Drug Crime Cases Our Law Firm Handles

Over the course of our careers as prosecutors, public defenders, and now criminal defense lawyers, we have handled a wide range of drug cases. Some of the common types of cases our law firm takes include:

Drug Possession

Drug Distribution

Use or Being Under the Influence of Drugs

Drug Paraphernalia

License Suspension for Drug Offenses

Needle or Syringe Possession

Possession, Distributing, or Selling Drugs in a School Zone

Booby Trapping & Fortifying Premises Used to Sell Drugs

Failure to Make Lawful Disposition of Drugs

Federal Drug Crimes

Marijuana Possession

Marijuana Possession of Less Than 50 Grams

Cocaine Possession

Herion Possession

Methamphetamine Offenses

Ecstasy Offenses

Imitation Drug Offenses

Prescription Drug Offenses

No matter what type of drug charges you are facing, you should speak with our knowledgeable Staten Island drug crime attorney as soon as possible to start discussing your options for building a strong defense.

Contact Our Staten Island Law Office Today

Don't jeopardize your future by hiring an attorney who lacks the expertise and resources to take your case to trial, if necessary. Contact our esteemed Staten Island drug crimes lawyer for a free consultation now and find out how we can help you.

Call us today at 718-556-9800 or contact us online for a free consultation. An arrest is just the start of a legal process that may not end in a guilty verdict. We can provide a defense that gives you hope and optimism for the future.

What Our Clients Say

"Extremely Professional staff, Communication was exceptional. Patrick and his staff gave me the reassurance I was looking for knowing I was in the right hands. I would highly recommend!"

- from our client John

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