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Newburgh Drug Crimes Attorney

Orange County, New York, Drug Possession Defense Attorney

The strategic advantage you need for competent drug defense
Too many attorneys consider every drug offense as just another drug crime. Without a thorough understanding of the specific laws involved, a person charged with a marijuana-related offense could be treated the same as someone arrested for possession or distribution of a more serious narcotic. According to the law, marijuana crimes are treated differently. However, that doesn't make any difference if your attorney doesn't know the law and make that distinction in court.

As a prosecutor, I prosecuted only drug cases, from the lowest level pot dealer to the biggest A1 felon. I have parlayed that experience into a criminal defense practice that offers clients a sophisticated level of representation. Contact me for an immediate consultation regarding drug crimes defense.

Former drug-crimes prosecutor skilled and aggressive trial attorney

I've worked on both sides and know the system. As a prosecutor, I worked hand in hand with the NYPD, the DEA and the US attorney's office. I know what their ultimate goals are and I know what their likely strategies are once they charge you. In some cases they are going to try to make you an informant. Other times, they'll try to make an example of you. Having this insight of how the investigation typically goes, allows me to plan effectively for your benefit.

Drug related crimes: I represent clients who have been charged with drug possession, distribution and manufacturing, or trafficking of illegal drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, heroin, crack, marijuana growing operations, paraphernalia, hallucinogens, as well as with illegal distribution of prescription drugs. As a former Assistant District Attorney to the Special Narcotics Prosecutor of New York City, I know how the prosecution operates. This knowledge can be invaluable when I represent you.

Aggressive advocacy, intelligent representation and a record of results
A drug case may hinge on a single narrow issue of law. Understanding how the law applies to the facts of a case is critically important to any criminal defense. Many attorneys consider drug offenses as "just another crime." When it comes to drug crimes, I know the ins and outs and obscure points that many attorneys miss. Without tough aggressive representation by an attorney who understands the specific laws involved, you may risk being charged for a more serious offense or being exposed to penalties that do not fit the crime. Every drug offense is different and requires a skilled and aggressive approach to effectively defend your rights and distinguish your case in court.

My practice areas also include:
DUI/DWI: A DUI / DWI conviction can change your life. You may face heavy fines, license suspension or revocation, a criminal record and even jail time. I'm committed to helping you avoid these penalties, whether through assertive negotiation or aggressive litigation.

Violent crimes: If you face murder, rape, manslaughter, assault, kidnapping or other violent crime charges, you risk waiving your rights if you talk to the police without a lawyer present. My goal is to represent you as soon as possible - from the moment of your arrest - in order to better protect your rights.

Contact the Law Office of Raymond D. Sprowls for a consultation. I offer strategic, intelligent and aggressive advocacy focused on your rights. Call my Newburgh, New York office today so I can take immediate action in building your criminal defense.

Recent Case Results

  • November, 2009:

    Two men were arrested in a car after police claimed they had seen the driver (Mr. Sprowls’ client) throw a quantity of cocaine out the window and on to a city street. At a pre-trial suppression hearing, Mr. Sprowls successfully argued to the judge that the evidence should be suppressed. Once the evidence was suppressed, the D.A. had no choice but to dismiss all criminal charges. The defendant ended up pleading guilty to a speeding ticket!

  • October, 2009:

    A few months after Mr. Sprowls’ client was arrested during the execution of a search warrant, Mr. Sprowls got the felony charges dismissed. The defendant had been found inside an apartment with prescription pills, marijuana, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia in the room next to where the defendant was standing. Mr. Sprowls used his extensive knowledge of search and seizure law and the facts of the case to convince the D.A. that the case could not be proven against his client and persuaded the prosecutor to dismiss the charges.

  • August, 2009:

    The police arrested two boys and charged them with felony Criminal Mischief, claiming the boys had caused damage in excess of $500.00 to a local municipal park. The boys denied the charges. The end result? Mr. Sprowls got the case dismissed in exchange for the boys’ promise each pay only $100.00. The moral of the story? Never accept the word of the police as truth -- they lie and exaggerate just as much as anyone else.

  • August, 2008

    Two men were arrested and charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, a Class D felony. Mr. Sprowls' client had just finished serving 22 years in state prison and was on parole.

    Within five weeks of the defendant's arraignment, Mr. Sprowls got the case dismissed and the defendant is a free man.

  • March, 2008:

    A high school-aged boy and four of his friends were arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including Burglary in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. If convicted of the Burglary Charge as an adult, Mr. Sprowls’ client could have been sentenced to anywhere between 5 and 25 years in state prison. In October, 2008, after extensive investigation and interviews with witnesses, Mr. Sprowls got the case dismissed and his client’s bright future remained intact.

  • February, 2008

    Five people were arrested in a commercial establishment during the execution of a search warrant. The store was a "weed spot" and had been selling to a steady stream of customers for months.

    Mr. Sprowls' client was in the common area of the store when the police entered and no marijuana was found on his person.

    Within a month of his arrest, Mr. Sprowls got the case against his client dismissed.

  • December, 2007

    Two men were arrested in the City of Newburgh and charged with multiple Class D Felonies, including Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree. Mr. Sprowls' client had a lengthy criminal record going back over thirty years with a prior felony conviction. The D.A. was out for blood and insisted that the two men would go to state prison for these crimes.

    Of course, Mr. Sprowls could represent only one of the defendants. After investigating the case and researching the applicable law, Mr. Sprowls advised his client to refuse all plea offers and to remain ready for trial.

    The co-defendant was subsequently indicted and his case was transferred to County Court where he is looking at a state prison sentence.

    Mr. Sprowls' client is now a free man. Because Mr. Sprowls knew the law and the facts of the case, all of the charges were dismissed and the defendant is home with his family.

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Raymond D. Sprowls, Attorney at Law
2294 State Route 208, Suite 4
Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone: 845-764-4265
Toll Free: 866-323-1462
Fax: 845-713-4726
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