Criminal possession charges can range from weapons to a controlled substance. Our Buffalo criminal defense attorneys have the experience to defend all of these charges.
Criminal Possession Charges | Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree
As a Buffalo criminal defense attorney, I am often asked about criminal possession of a weapon, which is an A misdemeanor. The term, “weapon” includes a firearm, revolver, and pistol. It need not be loaded, but you will be guilty of this charge if it is operable. If you are charged with this, you should contact a criminal attorney as soon as possible.
Criminal Possession Charges | Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fifth Degree
As a Buffalo criminal defense attorney, I am often asked about unlawful possession of marijuana in the fifth degree, which is a Class B misdemeanor. You are guilty of this charge if you unlawfully and knowingly possess marijuana up to 25 grams. If you are charged with possession of marijuana, you should contact a Buffalo criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
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Criminal Possession Charges | Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
As a Buffalo criminal defense attorney, I am often asked about criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree, which is a Class A misdemeanor. If you knowingly possess stolen property to benefit yourself, you will be charged with this crime. Neither the fact that the person who stole the property has not been charged or convicted, nor that the property was stolen out of state is a defense of this crime. If you are charged with possession of stolen property, you should contact a Buffalo criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
Criminal Possession Charges | Defense Against Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
I am often asked, as a Buffalo criminal defense attorney, “What defenses are available to me if I am charged with possession of a controlled substance?” The answer is that two major defenses to possession of a controlled substance may apply. The first is that the person is in possession of a hypodermic needle that contains a residual number of drugs that were legally obtained, and the second pertains if a person is assisting someone – or they themselves are being assisted by healthcare workers – for a drug overdose. If you are charged with possession of a controlled substance, contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine whether you have defenses to this charge.
If you need strong legal representation, please call our Buffalo criminal defense attorneys today!