Drug Possession

If you or someone you know has been arrested for possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroine or any other illegal substance, you should contact an experienced Massachusetts criminal law attorney immediately before talking to law enforcement officials or making a statement.

An attorney with experience in handling cases involving drug possession or possession with the intent to sell will evaluate your case and aggressively fight to protect your rights. A skilled attorney may be able to get your charges dropped or reduced to a lesser charge after examining the circumstances of your case.

How a Criminal Law Attorney Can Help

There are things an experienced attorney will look for when defending a drug possession case such as:

• Did the officer have probable cause to search you or were the drugs obtained through an illegal search and seizure?
• Were the drugs actually on your person when they were confiscated or were they found in your car, house, office or other property?
• Were the drugs found while an officer was patting you down for something other than drugs such as a weapon?

If you have been charged with possession with intent to sell, a skilled attorney may be able to get the charges reduced to simple possession depending on the basis of the charge.

Drug Possession Penalties

Punishments vary depending on several factors such as the type of drug, the quantity found and whether or not the defendant has past drug convictions. Defendants accused of drug possession with intent to sell face much more severe consequences than those charged with simple possession.

Penalties may include but are not limited to: hefty fines, community service, probation, mandatory treatment programs and jail or prison time. Being convicted of possession of an illegal substance can also affect your future educational, career and social opportunities.

Contact an Experienced Drug Attorney Immediately:

It is important to have an aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side to aggressively fight to protect your constitutional rights. Contact us today for a consultation.

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