Federal Law DEA officials, New York State Law enforcement officials, as well as NYC and the NYPD all agree that New York City has been a longstanding drug traffic center for organized crime. As a result of NYC having a large multinational population in addition to being a hub for the bulk of North America's population, all eyes of the drug enforcement world are on New York City.

NYC, as well as Federal Law Enforcement, focuses on the Colombian and Mexican Drug Cartels, as they are the ones responsible for the large wholesale distribution of illegal drugs. The cocaine is shipped into NYC via truck, boat and United States Postal Service and there is literally tons of cocaine shipped annually. Often, in order to catch the major smugglers, Law Enforcement will make every effort to arrest people who are the street dealers in the hopes of climbing the distribution ladder to catch the large importers. In NYC, Offices of The District Attorney as well as the Office of the US Attorney are looking to prosecute drug dealers to the fullest extent of the law as the drug arrests keep mounting.

In fact, from 2000 - 2007, New York City has averaged approximately 30,000 felony drug arrests and nearly 200,000 misdemeanor drug arrests per year! The types of drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroine, ectasy, methamphetamine, LSD, Khat and steroids. There are also arrests for stealing prescription pads to get "legal" narcotics such as oxycontin. In fact, the majority of these arrests result in criminal convictions and a significant number of these people wind up in jail. One of our more successful strategies for our clients is to arrange for a Treatment Program if the case is a low weight Drug Possession case.

The Court along with the District Attorney is very often looking for a way to deter Recidivism. Very often a strong Criminal Defense will include a Treatment Program with recommendations from a drug counselor or a psychologist, as well as a quantifiable change in the defendant's behavior. If this is done in conjunction with a New York Drug Lawyer advocating strongly on your behalf, it is possible to sway the Court and the District Attorney away from jail and a criminal conviction to a plea-bargain that involves a violation or a dismissal.

Therefore, if the above elements are in place, it is possible for your Drug Charges Attorney to convince the District Attorney and the Court that you will not repeat your use of drugs nor return to Court as a defendant in any other criminal matter. You may receive a conditional discharge as well.

If you have been arrested on a drug charge for drug possession or drug dealing call 1-800 NY - NY- LAW to speak to a Drug Lawyer at Stephen Bilkis and Associates. We offer a free consultation whether you have been caught with marijuana, heroin, prescription drugs or cocaine. We have New York experienced and highly skilled Drug Defense Lawyers able to meet you in NYC or on Long Island, so call Stephen Bilkis & Assoc at 1-800 NY- NY- LAW.