Often times, drug-related crimes are affected by the political climate. Depending on when you’re arrested in NYC or NJ for drug possession or drug sale, the approach the prosecutor takes will vary. Government policies pushing for more aggressive penalties and prosecutions means you need to hire the best possible criminal defense lawyer in NYC and NJ.

Gregory Esposito knows firsthand the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, as well as the political climate of the city. As a former prosecutor, he’s witnessed the approach prosecutors take toward drug offenses, and is able to use this experience to defend your rights.

Gregory and his team will dissect every aspect of your arrest, including the procedures put into place prior to your arrest, as well as the actions that took place immediately afterward. This diligence and attention to detail are what often get charges dropped or reduced, provide the evidence necessary for an acquittal at trial or allow Gregory to negotiate a deal that sends you to diversionary programs (and not to prison).

The first step to preserving your freedom following a drug-related arrest is to contact Gregory Esposito immediately. Do not answer any questions without your attorney present.

Once you contact us, Gregory and his team will immediately begin to examine all evidence to determine the likelihood of conviction. He’ll examine the conduct and procedures taken by the arresting officers to determine if your rights were violated and if you were falsely arrested. This includes determining if there was probably cause for a search and seizure, the validity of the search warrant or if illegal entrapment played a role.

While prosecutors are pushing hard with drug crimes, there’s an equally significant push – on the national level – to treat certain drug crimes differently. Many cases, including those involving first-time offenders, may result in drug treatment programs in lieu of jail. Gregory takes all of this into consideration before formulating the best strategy to preserve your rights, freedom and future.