Loitering unlawful use of a controlled substance in violation of penal Law 240.36-a person is guilty of loitering in the first degree when he loiters or remains in any place with one or more persons for the purpose of unlawfully using or possessing a controlled substance as defined in section 220.00 – misdemeanor charge.

These charges result when an individual is attempting to purchase illegal drugs or is in a known location where drugs are being sold and the individual does not have a reason to be in such an area. Depending upon the individual’s prior criminal record affects the outcome of any type of plea bargain.First – time offenders will usually have to do community service and the charges will be reduced to a violation. Individuals with criminal records will be put on probation or will do jail time.

We strongly recommend you contact criminal defense lawyer Marra A. Kassman, Esq., P.C. or a member of our legal team by calling 631-232-9479 or fill out our online intake form. We represent clients located in Central Islip (main office location), Bayshore, Brentwood, Oakdale, Sayville, Port Jefferson and Riverhead and both Suffolk and Nassau counties.

Loitering Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance Lawyer

Loitering unlawful use of a controlled substance in violation of penal Law 240.36-a person is guilty of loitering in the first degree when he loiters or remains in any place with one or more persons for the purpose of unlawfully using or possessing a controlled substance as defined in section 220.00 – misdemeanor charge.

These charges result when an individual is attempting to purchase illegal drugs or is in a known location where drugs are being sold and the individual does not have a reason to be in such an area. Depending upon the individual’s prior criminal record affects the outcome of any type of plea bargain.First – time offenders will usually have to do community service and the charges will be reduced to a violation. Individuals with criminal records will be put on probation or will do jail time.

We strongly recommend you contact criminal defense lawyer Marra A. Kassman, Esq., P.C. or a member of our legal team by calling 631-232-9479 or fill out our online intake form. We represent clients located in Central Islip (main office location), Bayshore, Brentwood, Oakdale, Sayville, Port Jefferson and Riverhead and both Suffolk and Nassau counties.