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Xylazine: The Dangerous New Drug Linked to Overdoses

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. A new drug is being linked to overdoses in the US. The drug, xylazine, is being combined with opioids such as fentanyl. But the combination is deadly, and now the Drug Enfo...

New Legislation in New York Makes Opioid Use Treatment More Affordable

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When it comes to any type of medical or mental health treatment, cost is often a concern. Even with great health insurance, copays for appointments can add up. This is part...

Predicate Felony Sentencing in New York Criminal Courts

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When it comes to sentencing, a person’s criminal history matters. If a person has prior convictions – whether for violations, misdemeanors, or felonies – the prosecutor and...

Halloween 2022: Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Halloween is a day most kids in the United States look forward to. However, it can also be dangerous. Whether it's costumes, trick-or-treating, or candy, there are various...

Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids Laws in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If you go to a convenience store, gas station, or smoke shop, you may see colorful packets at the register labeled as “incense” or “synthetic marijuana.” Often times, these...

Marijuana Possession by Youths: Loophole in New York’s MRTA

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In 2021, New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). We highlighted the new laws in a blog last year. In essence, the legislation legalized the produc...

How to Expunge a Prior Marijuana Conviction in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In 2021, New York didn’t just decriminalize marijuana – the state legislature made it legal for recreational use. Under these new laws, convictions for such can, in some ca...

Marijuana Legalization Bill Signed Into Law in New York

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. New York previously considered the legalization of recreational marijuana. And in 2019, laws went into effect which decriminalized the drug. Yet possessing small amounts of...

DWAI by Drugs in New York: What You Need to Know

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In 2018, 12.6 million people drove under the influence of drugs. And in 2016, 43.6% of fatally-injured drivers tested positive for drugs; half of those drivers tested posit...

Constructive Possession: Is the Contraband Really Yours?

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. You can be charged with a variety of crimes for possessing illegal contraband. Namely, this includes drugs, weapons, and stolen property. But what happens if you are not ph...

When Your License Gets Suspended for Non-Driving Violations

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Many of us need to drive to get to work, take care of our children, or attend school. However, there is no absolute right to drive in the state of New York - it is consider...

What You Need to Know About the Opioid Epidemic

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. More than 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016. This represents a dramatic increase (22% increase) in the number of such deaths compared with 2015, where 52,40...

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