Ithaca College and Cornell Students - Don't get CAUGHT with Drugs in a Room in New York!
It's that time of year again and the students are almost back with us in Ithaca. At Newman & Cyr, we felt it was important to do a BACK TO SCHOOL SERIES to give our incoming new and old friends some more info to make sure that they don't get caught up in the craziness of college and get charged with a crime in New York.
Here's an excerpt from my ebook about how to keep yourself safe if you attend a college party or visit friends that you don't know well...
The DANGER of Drugs Found in a Room in NY
"New York has a legal presumption that ANY drugs found in a room are
“possessed” by everybody in that room. This is true regardless of where the
drugs are found whether in a college dorm, house, or apartment.
Again, just like drugs found in a car presumption, if you are in a room with
drugs in "open view" and the police enter, then anybody in the same room as
those drugs may be charged with possession. This legal presumption will have
to be overcome and fought by your attorney."
Depending on the drug, you could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor (facing up to 1 year in county jail or 3 years probation supervision) or even a felony (where you face state prison time).
Yes, it is true that these sort of "constructive possession" charges can be fought, but they require a local criminal defense attorney and that means time and money.
So in the spirit of welcoming you Ithaca College and Cornell students back to school, be careful who you party with to avoid being put in an unfortunate and serious situation with the Courts.
If you have questions about a drug possession charge or any other criminal defense matter in Ithaca, NY --you are welcome to give us a call, shoot us an email or fill out the form on our website. Welcome back to college!
BY MIKE CYR
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DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime in NY, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible negative outcomes of the charge--including the potential loss of your freedom.
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