Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

I was arrested for a warrant for an unpaid fine they also found a half a pill of medication on me which was a controlled substance but i have prescription for it. I have two questions 1. If i can prove that i have been prescribed that medication will the charges be dropped?

2. Also they never read me my rights nor did i ever sign any paper explaining my rights to me is ther anything i can do with that as well?


Asked on 4/03/10, 12:06 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Stuart Austin Austin Law Associates, PC

A valid prescription for a legally prescribed medication should result in a dismissal under section 170.

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Answered on 4/08/10, 3:00 pm
peter bark bark & karpf

It should be dismissed. All the prosecutor should require is a letter from your doctor explaining that he did precribe the pill.

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Answered on 4/08/10, 4:31 pm
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

You have valid legal defenses to the charges. If you would like to discuss the process further you may contact my office @7188340087 for a free phone consultation.

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Answered on 4/09/10, 9:16 am


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