NY Drug Arrest Leads to Stiff Sentencing for “Breaking Bad” Drug Conviction
There is no substitute for an experienced criminal defense attorney when you face serious charges. An effective case strategy makes all the difference in the outcome of a case.
Recently, the New York Post released an article about an upstate NY man who was sentenced for 35 years in prison based on charges of selling an extremely potent heroin laced with fenatyl, branded “Breaking Bad.” The drug resulted in three people’s deaths.
The 37-year-old defendant, Dennis Sica pleaded guilty in April to heroin conspiracy. The addicts who purchased the drug suffered from fatal overdoses, and the plastic bags stamped with “Breaking Bad” were found lying near their bodies. When arrested in February 2014, Sica was also found in possession of plastic bags like those found by the deceased.
His conviction led to a very stiff sentence, which is a reminder for anyone facing drug charges to take drug arrest seriously and seek legal representation immediately from a seasoned criminal defense lawyer. From her experience as a former prosecutor, Lisa Pelosi has first hand knowledge of the strategies prosecutors use to obtain convictions in drug cases. In addition, she has been handling criminal cases for over 30 years.
Through each stage of the legal process, from interrogation and arrest through bail hearings, trial and sentencing, you should have a skilled attorney at your side who will fight to protect your rights. The prosecution bears the burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and in some cases, effective defense strategies can lead to case dismissal, lesser charges or reduced sentencing.
Call Lisa Pelosi at (917) 670-7063 for a free consultation day. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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