NY Drug Defense Lawyer

Drug charges are often overcharged, and even when they are not, the penalties are still severe. You may face years in prison for a crime you did not commit. You owe it to yourself and those who care about you to secure the strongest criminal defense you can.

At our firm, NY defense lawyer Glenn F. Hardy, has dealt the Special Narcotics Bureau that handles the drug dcase for the last thirty years, achieved acquittals, and brings a unique perspective to your defense.

If you’re facing drug charges, don’t wait. Contact our office today for a consultation, and let’s discuss how we can help protect your rights and freedom. Call (212) 828-1523 or email us.

New York’s Most Common Drug Crimes

Drug crimes remain a serious issue in New York, with law enforcement aggressively pursuing cases involving various substances. We offer experienced defense strategies against all state and federal drug charges, from first-time offenses to A-I and A-II felonies that can carry decades in prison. Common drug-related charges include those involving:

Opioids and synthetic opioids (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, codeine, and heroin)
Fentanyl
Ecstasy, PCP, and other designer party drugs
Methamphetamines
Cocaine and crack
Other prescription drugs (such as Adderall, Xanax, and Valium)
Beyond simple possession, more severe charges often involve possession with intent to sell, trafficking, and manufacturing. These crimes carry hefty penalties that can significantly impact your future. Additionally, possession of drug paraphernalia, like manufacturing equipment or hypodermic needles, can lead to separate charges.

Skilled Defense From a Three-Decade NY Defense Lawyer

At The Law Office of Glen F. Hardy, we make the most of all the different avenues for attacking drug charges, including examining all Fourth Amendment issues of illegal search and seizure that could prevent the admission of drug evidence. Police too often search people for little or no reason at all, either on the street or in cars, in the hopes of finding drugs or weapons. Just because they find something doesn’t mean they had reason to search in the first place. The ends do not justify the means.

Drug defense attorney Glenn Hardy offers his clients a defense that is backed by over 30 years of criminal law experience.

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Drug Programs/Diversion

In looking for ways to more effectively deal with the actual issues that underlie drug charges, the courts have more recently developed novel approaches where incarceration is replaced with a focus on the treatment of addiction. NY drug courts can help offenders avoid prison in exchange for a commitment to follow the court’s treatment recommendations.

Up until recently, drug programs were never available to those who had prior felonies and were facing new felony charges without the consent of the District Attorney’s Office. Now with judicial diversion, we can request that a judge sentence someone to drug treatment instead of jail over the objection of the District Attorney’s Office, based upon a record or history of drug use that we can provide.

NY Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer Serving Manhattan and All Of The New York City Area

Do not allow drug charges to ruin your life. Turn to The Law Office of Glenn Hardy. To schedule a consultation, call 212-828-1523 or contact us online.