Parents in New York face special challenges these days in the post-COVID parenting landscape. But some risks are the same as they ever were, and one of those dangers is underage drinking. Teenage alcohol consumption increases risk factors all across the board, from...
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Drug Charges
Barriers to Substance Abuse Treatment in New York
There are many barriers that people in New York must overcome if they want to receive substance abuse treatment. Some of those barriers are merely perceptions, while others may be reality. Race and gender affect some of these perceived barriers. Barriers for women...
What you need to know about drug dealing and selling charges
If you're dealing with charges related to selling or dealing drugs in New York, the penalties are often severe. Simple possession, which doesn't involve intent to distribute the substance, might only lead to misdemeanor charges. But when you've sold or dealt drugs -...
Can drug courts help you?
New York is among the many states that have established drug courts to handle the overwhelming load of cases being filed against those facing lower to moderate level drug charges. This helps court personnel focus on the problem and potentially reduce the level of...
New York laws pertaining to intoxication not related to alcohol
The state of New York takes drug charges very seriously. While most people think of intoxication in relation to alcohol, one can be intoxicated through the use of drugs as well. It's important to know what the laws are regarding this type of drug offense. What are New...
Drug Facts Under Federal and State Laws
Drug laws are changing all around the country. New drug laws are being introduced and new drug classifications are changing. The consequences of drug offenses are also changing as drug laws change. Here's what you need to know about the current state of drug laws at...
How has marijuana legalization affected probable cause in New York?
When the police pull someone over for a moving violation, the possibility exists they may search the car. If the search uncovers illegal drugs, those persons inside the vehicle may face charges in a New York criminal court. While the law might punish those guilty of...
False positives from field drug tests
When a driver in Oswego, New York, show signs of being impaired, the police may pull them over for drug testing. Drugged driving poses a danger to the public, so states implement these measures to combat it. However, studies show that many drug tests are unreliable,...