Possession of a Controlled Substance

Charges for possession of a controlled substance occur when the police find drugs in your home, in your car or on your body. Other situations can also occur, such as when the federal authorities find narcotics in your luggage. The penalties for illegally possessing drugs are severe. Depending the type of drug and the amount, you could be charged thousands of dollars in fine for a first offense. If the federal authorities are handling your case, then the fines can reach up in the millions.

Fighting the Charges

If you find yourself under charges of possession, you should immediately contact a criminal attorney with experience defending drug charges. The police will often base their case around faulty search procedures and weak evidence. Before you incriminate yourself get your criminal attorney to put a stop to their investigation. Once they review the police procedures, errors can be noted and you can begin building a strong defense.

Plea Bargaining and Trial

The best criminal attorneys don’t settle for plea bargaining on a felony drug charge. They will simultaneously prepare an intimidating defense. By showing the prosecutor that you are willing to fight the charges, even the most incriminating cases can get a great plea bargain. Most prosecutors do not want to go through a lengthy trial process, and depending on your case, you may be able to avoid jail time and most of the fines.

Winning Cases

Drug charges are won based on the evidence at trial. By suppressing evidence that was collected illegally, or showing weaknesses in the methods of the police, many drug cases can be won. But winning requires the hard work and dedicated of New York’s best criminal attorneys.

If you are facing drug possession charges contact The Blanch Law Firm (646) 435-0650