What are the penalties for criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree (CSCS 1st) under penal law section 220.43?

CSCS 1^st criminalizes the sale of drugs as follows:

• 2 ounces or more of a substance containing a narcotic drug;
• 2,880 milligrams or more of Methadone.

CSCS 1^st is a class A-I felony. Therefore, prison is mandatory and you face a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 20 years in a state correctional facility with an additional 5 years of post-release supervision. Your prison time could involve CASAT. You are ineligible for SHOCK, local jail time, probation, diversion or other drug courts.  You may also be fined up to $100,000 or be ordered to pay restitution and other fees