Drug Charges Around Children

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Drug use around a child in New York can lead to charges like endangering the welfare of a child. Rehabilitation can be a mitigating factor but doesnt guarantee charges will be dropped. Your best recourse includes continuing rehabilitation, seeking legal representation, cooperating with Child Protective Services if involved, and considering plea bargain options if suggested by your attorney. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Using drugs in the presence of the child, I went to rehabilitation can I get charges dropped
Hello ****. To provide you with the most accurate information, I need to know which state you are located in. Laws can vary significantly from state to state.
New York
Hello ****, in New York:
- Drug use around a child can lead to charges like endangering the welfare of a child.
- Rehabilitation can be a mitigating factor in court, but it doesn't guarantee charges will be dropped.
- Consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
What is best recourse
Your best recourse is to:
- Continue rehabilitation and prove commitment to recovery.
- Seek legal representation.
- Actively cooperate with Child Protective Services if involved.
- Consider plea bargain options if suggested by your attorney.