Yes. If you are alleged to have sold drugs in or near school grounds or to a child, there can be additional charges and punishments. In or near school grounds includes not only schools, but school busses, childcare, and day care. This includes public areas that are within 1,000 feet of any of those. For [...]

New York Penal law defines almost all drug offenses in Article 220. The only drug that is not found in article 220 of the Penal Law is marihuana, which is found in Penal Law Article 221. See our Marihuana FAQ tab for more information on that specific drug. New York classifies controlled substances into broader [...]