Life After a Drug Charge

Were you charged with a drug crime and have questions about life after a drug charge? Read this article, then contact our Buffalo attorney.

Penalties for Arrested for a Drug Crime

  • Life After a Drug ChargeYou could see mandatory prison sentencing and very expensive fines.
  • If you are facing drug charges, it is extremely important that every defense position be explored.

Caught with Less Than 28 Grams of Marijuana

  • If you are caught with less than 28 grams of marijuana, it is a non-criminal charge
  • Usually, I will be able to get you a delayed dismissal or an ACD for first time offense for possessing less than 28 grams of marijuana.

Possession of Prescription Pills

  • Having prescription pills outside of the prescribed container can be a violation of public health law

Intent to Distribute a Dangerous Substance

Possession of Cocaine

  • Possessing cocaine could result in either a misdemeanor or a felony
  • The type of cocaine and the amount will determine whether or not the charge will be a misdemeanor or a felony

Possession of Heroin


Have you been charged with a drug crime and have questions about life after a drug charge?  If so, contact the experienced Buffalo Drug Crime Attorney Arthur Pressman.

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Arthur L. Pressman, Esq.

Attorney Miami School of Law, National College for DUI Defense, New York State Bar

Arthur Pressman focuses his practice in the areas of DWI, traffic law and criminal defense. Arthur is a 1982 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany. He earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985 and practiced with the law firm of Heller & Rubin in Miami, Florida from 1986 to 1988. In 1988, Arthur relocated to Buffalo, where he opened his own practice where he has continued to defend those accused of crimes in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York area.

Areas of Expertise: DWI Penalties, Traffic Violations, Speeding Tickets, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving Without Insurance, Reckless Driving, Traffic Tickets, Out-of-State Drivers, Criminal Defense, Probation Violation, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence, Assault and Battery

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