Drug Crimes Lawyer for New York Ecstasy Charges

MDMA / Ecstasy Drug Charges in New York

Were you arrested for ecstasy possession or any drug crime related to ecstasy? Because ecstasy is categorized as a Schedule I substance, criminal charges related to this drug are felonies in New York. A defendant may face extreme penalties for a conviction, including mandatory minimum sentences in state prison or possibly life imprisonment, depending on the amount of ecstasy involved and the nature of the offense.

A New York drug possession lawyer at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. can help if you or someone you know was recently arrested for any drug crime related to ecstasy or MDMA. Our firm handles cases involving ecstasy possession, distribution, sales, trafficking and possession with intent to distribute throughout New York. For a free consultation, call our offices today.

Penalties for Ecstasy Drug Crimes

Commonly referred to as ecstasy or MDMA, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a controlled substance that induces euphoria and a sense of intimacy with others. This drug is classified as a "hallucinogen" under New York law, and the penalties imposed for convictions involving ecstasy are typically harsh. For example:

• Possession of 25 milligrams of ecstasy is a class C felony in New York, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to $15,000.
• Possession of any amount of ecstasy with the intent to sell, when the defendant has a previous conviction for this offense, or possession of ecstasy weighing 125 milligrams is a class B felony, punishable by up to 25 year in state prison and fines of up to $25,000.
• Possession of 625 milligrams or more of ecstasy is a class A felony, punishable by up to life in prison.

Under New York's harsh drug laws, a defendant may be in danger of an extensive prison sentence and heavy fines for the possession of less than a gram of ecstasy!

Make sure you protect your future by contacting a New York ecstasy possession attorney at our law firm today.