Drug Defense

Act Now: Our office specializes in drug related cases, DUI cases, and other felony and misdemeanor cases. Because of the possibility of drug cases being on your record forever, requiring you to submit to various programs, waive your rights to search and seizure, and the possibility of jail or state prison, it is imperative you speak to an attorney immediately and NOT waive your rights.

New Laws: There are some recent changes in the law that affect drug cases, but it does not do away with their seriousness. Consequences: Some people think all drug cases are subject to probation, which is NOT TRUE. Some people believe all drug charges will be expunged from their record if and when they complete probation, which is NOT TRUE. If you are a college student, the government can and will deny you financial aid if convicted of certain drug charges.

Specialist: If you have a drug case, it is essential that you talk to a private lawyer immediately before discussing the matter with anybody else. Drug defense law is probably one of the most procedurally intricate areas of criminal law, particularly with the new laws, and most lawyers are NOT well-versed in it. It is important that you see a lawyer BEFORE formal charges are filed, as often an attorney can discuss the case with the prosecutor and see that felony charges are not filed. Remember, court appointed attorneys are just that; they are appointed by the same government that pays the district attorney’s office to prosecute you!

Defenses: There are many defenses to drug related cases, such as issues of search and seizure, credibility of witnesses, the illegality or legality of police and undercover agents. Most drug cases involve “snitches” who are paid by the government through money or plea bargains for charges pending against them. Those types of witnesses usually do not hold up well in court.