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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 06:43:04+00:00

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New York City is commonly known as “The City That Never Sleeps,” and that worldwide image is fostered in part by the city’s vibrant club scene. Residents and tourists alike partake in the NYC’s various dance and night clubs that seemingly operate at all hours of the night.
Certain types of illegal drugs have become very popular in these settings, making such controlled substances commonly referred to as “club drugs.” Authorities in New York are always on the lookout at clubs throughout the city for alleged use of these kinds of drugs, and alleged offenders can face serious penalties if they are charged with possessing or selling such controlled substances.
If you get arrested in New York City for any kind of alleged criminal offense involving a so-called “club drug,” it is in your best interest to not say anything to authorities without legal representation. Law Office of Rochelle S. Berliner will work to protect your rights and fight to possibly get the criminal charges reduced or dismissed.
Rochelle S. Berliner is an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Queens who represents clients accused of drug crimes all over Bronx County, Kings County, Queens County, and New York County. Call Law Office of Rochelle S. Berliner today to take advantage of a free initial consultation that will let our attorney provide a complete evaluation of your case.
Which kinds of controlled substances are considered club drugs?
How are alleged crimes involving these drugs classified?
Where can I find more information about club drugs in Queens?
When an alleged offender is arrested for a club drug-related offense in New York, that person is usually charged with a crime relating to possession or sale of a controlled substance. How the offense is classified depends on the specific drug involved as well as the amount of it that was allegedly possessed.
A person commits Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses two ounces or more of methamphetamine, 25 milligrams or more of LSD, or 25 grams or more of a hallucinogenic substance such as MDMA. Under New York Penal Law § 220.18, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree is a Class A-II felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $50,000.
A person commits Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree under Penal Law § 220.16 when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses a stimulant, hallucinogen, hallucinogenic substance, or LSD, with intent to sell it and has previously been convicted of a controlled substance offense or the attempt or conspiracy to commit any such offense; or one gram or more of a stimulant with intent to sell it; or one milligram or more of LSD with the intent to sell it ; or twenty-five (25) milligrams or more of a hallucinogen with intent to sell it; or one gram or more of a hallucinogenic substance with intent to sell it; or one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing methamphetamine, its salts, isomers or salts of isomers with intent to sell it and said preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances are of an aggregate weight of one-eighth ounce or more; or a stimulant weighing five (5) grams or more; or five (5) milligrams or more of LSD; or a hallucinogen weighing one hundred twenty-five (125) milligrams or more; or five (5) grams or more of a hallucinogenic substance. Under New York Penal Law § 220.16, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree is a Class B felony punishable by up to nine (9) years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $30,000.
A person commits Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses 4,000 milligrams or more of ketamine, 200 grams or more of GHB, or 1 milligram or more of LSD. Under New York Penal Law § 220.09, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree is a Class C felony punishable by up to 5-1/2 years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $15,000.
A person commits Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses 1,000 milligrams or more of ketamine, any amount of ketamine when the alleged offender has been previously convicted of possession or attempting to possess of ketamine, or 28 grams or more of GHB. Under New York Penal Law § 220.06 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree is a Class D felony punishable by up to 2-1/2 years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
A person commits Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses any amount of a controlled substance. Under New York Penal Law § 220.03, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
New York Penal Law § 220.00(1) defines “sell” as “to sell, exchange, give or dispose of to another, or to offer or agree to do the same.” When police officers do not catch an alleged offender in an act that legally constitutes a sale, they may still accuse the individual of having the “intent to sell,” if there is some circumstantial evidence of that intent, such as the packaging of the controlled substance or the alleged offender possesses a large amount of cash.
A person commits Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells one-half ounce or more of one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing methamphetamine, or sells 5 grams or more of LSD, or sells 5 grams or more of a hallucinogenic substance such as MDMA. Under New York Penal Law § 220.41, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree is a Class A-II felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $50,000.
A person commits Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells one-eighth ounce or more of one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing methamphetamine, or sells 1 milligram or more of LSD, or sells any amount of LSD when the alleged offender has been previously convicted of a controlled substance offense or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense, or sells one (1) gram or more of a hallucinogenic substance such as MDMA. Under New York Penal Law § 220.39, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree is a Class B felony punishable by up to nine years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $30,000.
A person commits Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells 4,000 milligrams or more of ketamine or sells 28 grams or more of GHB. Under New York Penal Law § 220.34, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree is a Class C felony punishable by up to 5-1/2 years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $15,000.
A person commits Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells an amount of a controlled substance not listed above. Under New York Penal Law § 220.31, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree is a Class D felony punishable by up to 2-1/2 years in prison for a first felony offense and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
Club Drugs | NYC.gov — Visit this section of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) website to learn more about club drugs. Find information about how club drugs are misused as well as the risks associated with usage of these drugs. You can also find links to fact sheets.
Club Drugs | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) — NIDA is the federal government research institute with the mission to “advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction.” On this website, you can read brief descriptions of individual club drugs, view statistics and trends, and read related publications about these drugs. You can also view recent news releases and learn more about clinical trials.
Were you arrested for alleged possession or sale of a club drug in New York City? You should exercise your right to remain silent until you have legal counsel. Contact Law Office of Rochelle S. Berliner as soon as possible.

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