Drug Crimes

Drug Crimes carry a wide range of charges and punishment, from class-C misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to Felony Possession or Sale of a Controlled Substance. Punishment ranges from a fine to potentially jail sentences for more larger cases in both State and Federal Court. If you have been arrested for an alleged drug crime, it is vitally important to contact a lawyer for legal advice. It can mean the difference between jail time and probation, or potentially a dismissal. Johnathan Ball is a member of the NORML Legal Committee and and is committed to your right to privacy.

The following is a list of the most common types of drug crimes:

Possession, Sale, or Cultivation of Marijuana.
Possession, Sale, Manufacture or Distribution of Crack, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, LSD, Prescription Drug, or other Controlled Substance, Federal Drug Charges.
Prescription Fraud, Forgery of Prescription.

The most important elements of fighting your case often center around the following issues:

The reason you were stopped or pulled over by the police.
What was said by you or the police during the encounter.
How the police found the drugs.
Was the search supported by a valid search warrant.
Was consent for the search given.