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Sale or Possession of LSD (Acid)

Attorneys that handle the sale of LSD or ACID in Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn, Queens New York

 If you are charged with Possession or the sale of LSD (Acid), you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to ensure that your case reaches the best resolution for your circumstances. At The Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates we bring the experience and dedication in handling tough drug possession cases or tough cases involving the sale of drugs, while advocating for our clients when they are in difficult situations. Possession or the sale of LSD is a crime that is aggressively prosecuted and can carry a tough sentence. It is imperative that you secure an attorney who will work hard to advocate for you and investigate your case.

The attorneys at The Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates are committed to forming a vigorous defense on behalf of individuals who stand accused of such crimes as Possession or the sale of LSD (Acid). Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of your rights, and the potential penalties that may arise and the possible weaknesses in the charges against you; such as improper or an illegal search and seizure.

At the Law Offices of CHRISTINE THEA RUBINSTEIN and Associates, we understand that no two cases are alike. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling criminal defense cases. The attorneys at our law firm can help you navigate through the criminal defense process, and make it easily manageable in your time of need. Our attorneys are not only trained in handling simple Possession or the sale of LSD (Acid) matters, we take care of complex criminal defense litigation in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens County, Bronx, Westchester, Richmond County, Manhattan and Brooklyn Kings County New York.

 

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Sale of LSD (Acid) 

 

An arrest for selling less than 1 mg of LSD is classified as criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 5th degree (New York State Penal Law § 220.31), a Class D felony punishable by 1 to 2½ years in prison.  Second time offenders may face up to 4 years in prison, and a previous violent offender could face 4½ years.

An arrest for possessing 1 mg or more of LSD with intent to sell is classified as criminal possession in the 3rd degree (New York State Penal Law § 220.16), a Class B felony punishable by 1 to 9 years in prison.  Second time offenders may face up to 12 years in prison, and a previous violent offender could face 15 years.

An arrest for selling 1 mg or more of LSD is classified as criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (New York State Penal Law § 220.39), a Class B felony punishable by 1 to 9 years in prison.  Second time offenders may face up to 12 years in prison, and a previous violent offender could face 15 years.

An arrest for selling 5 mg or more of LSD is classified as criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 2nd degree (New York State Penal Law § 220.41), a Class A-II felony punishable by 3 to 10 years in prison.  Second time offenders may face up to 14 years in prison, and a previous violent offender could face 17 years.

 


Possession of LSD (Acid)

 

An arrest for possessing less than 5 mg of LSD is classified as criminal possession in the 7th degree (New York State Penal Law § 220.03), a Class A misdemeanor which carries a penalty of up to one year in jail.

An arrest for possession of 5 mg or more of LSD is classified as criminal possession in the 3rd degree (New York State Penal Law § 220.16), a Class B felony punishable by 1 to 9 years in prison.  Second time offenders may face up to 12 years in jail, and a previous violent offenders could face 15 years.

An arrest for possession of 25 mg or more of LSD is classified as criminal possession in the 2nd degree (New York State Penal Law § 220.18), a Class A-II felony punishable by 3 to 10 years in prison.  Second time offenders may face up to 14 years in jail, and a previous violent offenders could face 17 years.

 

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Federal Penalties for LSD (Acid)

 

Possession of LSD (Acid)

The penalties for possession of LSD are set forth in 21 U.S.C. § 844 (*Note: these penalties are for possession only.  Possession of even a small amount will usually be charged as possession with intent to distribute):

  • A first conviction for possession of any amount of LSD is punishable by up to 1 year in jail, as well as a minimum fine of $1,000.
  • second conviction for possession of any amount of LSD is punishable by up to a minimum time in jail of 15 days and a maximum period of 2 years, as well as a minimum fine of $2,500.
  • third conviction for possession of any amount of LSD is punishable by up to a minimum time in jail of 90 days and a maximum period of 3 years, as well as a minimum fine of $5,000.

 

We strive to protect our clients by creating effective strategic defenses for clients charged with the sale or possession of Drugs:

 

 

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If you, or a loved one, have been charged with Possession or the sale of LSD (Acid), in the state of New York do yourself a favor and call our experienced criminal defense lawyers for a free consultation at 1-800-488-6734.

 

We will use our experience, knowledge, aggressiveness and tenaciousness to get you the best possible results. Our lawyers offer reasonable rates, payment plans, and accept all major credit cards.

 

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Sale of LSD (Acid)

The penalties for the sale of or possession with intent to sell LSD are set forth in 21 U.S.C. § 841
(*Note: these are the penalties for the first conviction with no enhancing factors):

  • Sale or possession with intent to sell less than 1g of LSD is punishable by up to 20 years in jail, as well as a maximum fine of $1,000,000.
  • Sale or possession with intent to sell1 gram or more of a LSD is punishable by up a minimum of 5 years in jail and a maximum of 40 years in jail, as well as a maximum fine of $2,000,000.
  • Sale or possession with intent to sell10 grams or more of a LSD is punishable by up a minimum of 10 years in jail and a maximum of life in jail, as well as a maximum fine of $4,000,000.

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