He has been free on $ 15,000 bail while awaiting resolution of several felony drug charges against him. (buffalonews.com)
These are often felony drug charges, subject to harsh penalties including significant prison time. (bajajdefense.com)
Paterson famously gave a second chance to former top aide David Johnson - who rose to become one of his most trusted advisers despite two arrests on felony drug charges as a teenager. (nydailynews.com)