Possession and Sale
Charges for drug possession occur when the police find illegal narcotics in your home, in your car or on your body. When you possess drugs, and are actively trying or have successfully sold them, then the police can charge with selling narcotics. The punishments for drug crimes depending on the amount and type of illegal drug. First time offenders often end up in prison, and depending on the amount of narcotics, they may pay thousands of dollars in fines.
If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance, then you have the right to a criminal attorney. Some of the best criminal lawyers can dismiss charges of possession, even in the face of strong incriminating evidence. But if the charges cannot be dismissed, an experienced drug defense attorney can effectively minimize the punishments that you receive for a drug crime. Many people in New York city have had trouble with prescription medications or illegal narcotics. As soon as you find yourself facing drug charges get a case review from an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Protecting your Rights
As soon as you get a drug defense attorney, they will begin protecting your rights. Every U.S. has constitutional rights, and most people don’t all of their rights. The police or federal authorities may have violated your rights without you knowing it. By getting a skilled criminal lawyer you will gain a better understanding of the criminal process and the charges against you. After your team of criminal defense attorneys makes their investigation of your case, they will discover any rights violations, illegal search procedures, and immediately your chances will look much better. Drugs that were seized during the arrest may be removed as evidence from trial depending on the circumstances of your case.
Fighting for a Great Deal
Every good criminal attorney keeps your options open. This means fighting for a great plea while simultaneously preparing to go to court. When the prosecutor attorney sees your attorneys intimidating defense, they will be prepared to offer a much better plea bargain. The best criminal lawyers don’t just defend your legal rights, they protect your future by ensuring you don’t end up with a long prison sentence or huge fines.
Fighting the Sentence
In some situations, the evidence is too strong to get the charges dismissed entirely. But this does not mean that you might as well go with one lawyer or another. You still need a drug defense attorney who will fight for your case. Sentences allow a great amount of leeway, and the best criminal lawyers can argue your jail sentence down from years of incarceration to months of probation. Without a criminal lawyer fighting for a reduced sentence, you will end up paying huge fines to state or federal courts.
If you are facing charges for possession or sale contact the criminal defense lawyers of the Blanch Law Firm to get a free review on your case.