Category Archives: drug crimes
Drug Trafficking in New York: Getting Busted Can Land You in Prison for Life
The headline reads, “Pearl River grandparents accused of selling thousands of painkillers”. This past May, Linda Rose Famelico and Aniello Famelico were arrested on felony drug charges after investigators found nearly 2,000 prescription pills, $18,000 in cash and a large quantity of marijuana. This is not Famelico’s first drug charge and in 2013, she… Read More »
How Violence-Free Drug Deals Can Lead to Murder Charges
Earlier this year, two drug dealers were charged with murder. You may imagine that the two drug dealers were involved in a violent crime such as robbery or assault. When we think of drug dealers, we sometimes imagine those scenarios we’ve seen in movies, but in New Jersey, a first-degree murder charge for drug… Read More »
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
Nationally, there has been much debate over the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use. In 2014, the State of New York became one of the 22 states allowing access to marijuana for medical purposes. In addition, the New York Police Department changed its protocol regarding treatment of individuals who possessed small amounts… Read More »
Criminal Possession of Marijuana: The Possible Penalties Upon Conviction
A previous article on this blog discussed the potential impacts of unlawful possession of marijuana in the state of New York. Although unlawful possession of marijuana is a violation in the state of New York, you may still be arrested and charged criminally for possessing marijuana anywhere in the state. New York’s penal code… Read More »
