Marijuana trafficking is a crime in New York incurring severe penalties. If a person fits in one or more of the categories below, then he is charged as a major trafficker of marijuana under class A-I felony. This is punishable by 15-25 years of imprisonment.

1. Act as the director of an organization, which sells $75000 worth of marijuana over the course of a year or less.
2. Collect $75000 or more from sales of marijuana over the course of 6 months or less.
3. Possess marijuana with intent to sell, $75000 or more of marijuana over the course of 6 months or less.

Marijuana Trafficking Crime Penalties

1. An arrest for selling 2 grams or less or one cigarette of marijuana is classified as criminal sale of marijuana in the 5th degree (New York State Penal Law 221.35), a Class B misdemeanor punishable by 3 months in jail.
2. An arrest for selling more than 2 grams but less than 25 grams of marijuana is classified as criminal sale of marijuana in the 4th degree. It is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by 1 year in jail.
3. An arrest for selling 25 mg or more of marijuana or a mixture containing marijuana is classified as criminal possession of marijuana in the 3rd degree. It is a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 1½years in prison. Second time offenders may face up to 2 years in prison, and a previous violent offender could face 2½
4. An arrest for selling 4 ounces or more of marijuana or a mixture containing marijuana is classified as criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 2nd degree. This is a Class D felony punishable by 1 to 2½years in prison. Second time offenders may face up to 4 years in prison, and a previous violent offender could face 4½
5. An arrest for selling 16 ounces or more of marijuana or a mixture containing marijuana is classified as criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 1st degree. This is a Class C felony punishable by 1 to 5½years in prison. Second time offenders may face up to 8 years in prison, and a previous violent offender could face 9 years.

Drug Crime Lawyer in the Bronx, NY

The Law Office of Paul D. Petrus, Jr. & Associates is known for handling drug crimes. If you are charged with marijuana trafficking, then Attorney Paul D. Petrus Jr. is your best choice. He will study your case and represent you wisely. The Law Office of Paul D. Petrus Jr. & Associates serves in Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx in New York. Call 212-564-2440 for a consultation with Attorney Paul D. Petrus Jr.