N.Y. Penal Law 220.21 – Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree
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§ 220.21 Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A-I felony | 15 years to life | up to $100,000 |
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A person is guilty of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses:
1. one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing a narcotic drug and said preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances are of an aggregate weight of eight ounces or more; or
2. methadone and said methadone weighs five thousand seven hundred sixty milligrams or more.
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree is a class A-I felony.