Drugs

Drug Offenses range from simple possession to possession with intent to distribute (also known as drug trafficking). Drug offenses are serious crimes in PA and NJ and can have far-reaching consequences including lengthy jail time, significant fines and forfeiture of your personal property. In drug cases, the District Attorney has the option to remove your case to federal court, because the penalties under federal guidelines are much more severe than under state guidelines. Defending you against a drug charge also requires an understanding of the alternative sentencing options available to you.

Possession of an illegal drug could be as simple as a marijuana cigarette or even a prescription drug such as Percodan that is not prescribed by an authorized physician. Intent to distribute (drug trafficking) is an ungraded felony and carries much more serious penalties than simple possession. You don’t have to sell drugs to be charged with intent to distribute. Giving drugs to someone else for recreational use is considered distribution. The quantity of drugs you possess can also be used to show intent to distribute. It is up to your defense attorney to prove that you possess the drug for personal use.

Drug and Narcotics Defense Attorney

Having defended clients against serious drug offenses such as drug trafficking, major narcotic sales, and transportation offenses, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, P.C. has the level of experience and respect within the legal system to vigorously defend you. Drug offenses are often a by-product of an addiction. Many jurisdictions will suspend prosecution of certain drug offenses while you attend a drug treatment program.

In other instances, home arrest for certain drug offenses is an alternative to jail. Our proven approach to successful defense against drug charges begins with the implementation of a defense strategy unique to the proper defense of drug crimes. Developing a successful defense to drug crimes requires a three-fold approach. This approach is designed to bring an intense challenge against your accusers. They are:

  1. Skilled Investigators
  2. Successful Pre-Trial Motions
  3. Trial Experience

These three vital components form the fabric a successful defense for you. Drug charges are serious allegations and we take them seriously.

If you’ve been charged with a Drug crime in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, call Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, Inc. toll-free at (866) 535-2378. Speak with a Phildelphia drug defense attorney today. We offer a free initial consultation. Emergencies are handled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.