If You’ve Been Arrested for a Drug Crime, Having the Experience of a Drug Crime Attorney on Your Side Can Make All the Difference
Have you been arrested or charged with a drug crime? This can potentially be serious, and you need help navigating the legal system. A drug conviction on your record can keep you from getting a job, having your property taken from you, or worse, so be sure to have an experienced drug crime attorney on your side!
There are multiple routes that can be taken with a drug charge, and it is important you understand the various options that are available to you.
When you hire a drug crime attorney from Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP you hire the experience and know-how of the whole team. If you are in the Worcester, MA area contact us today to discuss the details of your case:
(508) 570-3037.
What Can I Be Charged With?
There are several drug crimes you may be charged with, from simple possession (the lowest level of drug crime) to distribution, manufacturing, or drug trafficking, which may be handled in Superior Court and is the most serious drug crime you may be charged with. Each has its own elements the State must prove against you and different possible consequences. Some drug crimes may even have mandatory minimum sentences, which the court must impose if found guilty.
This is why it is vital that you have an experienced drug crime attorney to represent you in your case.
Are There Defenses?
Depending on the exact circumstances of your case, there may be several defenses an experienced drug crime attorney will be able to use.
Your attorney may be able to file a motion to suppress to have the drugs excluded from the case altogether, which could lead to your case being dismissed. Your attorney may also be able to question the officer who found the drugs or the chemist who tested them. All of this can raise reasonable doubt in the minds of jurors, helping to get you a “Not Guilty” verdict.
A skillful drug crime attorney knows all of the defenses available and will fight for your rights.
Other Options
Drug crime attorneys know how to mount an effective defense on your behalf. They also know of alternative options that may be available to you. These might include having a charge reduced to a less serious charge, or, if you have a problem with drugs, arranging for treatment instead of jail or probation.
A Drug Crime Attorney From Rudolf Smith — Let Experience Work for You
Being charged with a drug crime can be stressful and scary. You need an experienced drug crime attorney in your corner who understands the process, knows what options are available, and will fight for your rights. Our team of drug crime attorneys is well equipped to handle cases dealing with marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, and prescription drugs such as Xanax and OxyContin. We can also represent clients in charges related to drug busts, including conspiracy and fraud charges.
Call our office today to schedule a free consultation to discuss the specific facts of your case, and what we can do to help you: (508) 570-3037.