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Drug Crimes Lawyer: Katsarelis Law PLLC

If you have been charged with a crime, it can feel like the world is caving in around you. You might lose sleep at night, ruminating over what will happen next. You might feel anxious and full of questions. The attorneys Katsarelis Law PLLC are here to help you in your time of need. Our criminal defense attorneys understand the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, and we will do our best to get your charges reduced or dismissed entirely.

Types of Drug Crimes

There are many types of drug-related offenses. Some of the most common include:

• Possession. The act of having a controlled substance without legal authority.
• Drug manufacturing. The process of producing illegal drugs.
• Drug distribution. The act of selling or otherwise transferring a controlled substance.
• Drug trafficking. The transportation and sale of illegal drugs.
• Drug paraphernalia. Possession or use of items used for consumption (such as pipes), production (such as scales), preparation (such as needles), or concealment (such as baggies) of controlled substances.

Do You Need a Drug Crime Attorney When Faced with a Drug Charge?

You should not assume that there is no defense available to you just because you are being charged with drug crimes. In some circumstances, it is possible that the police violated your rights during their investigation or arrest. You, therefore, need a drug crime attorney who may be able to negotiate an agreement with the prosecutor for deferred adjudication probation so that you avoid the penalties associated with a conviction on your record.

Our drug crimes lawyers will create a strategy to defend you appropriately in court. The defenses to drug crimes include:

• Illegal Search and Seizure. If the police did not have probable cause to search your home or vehicle, or if they did not obtain a search warrant, the evidence against you may be inadmissible in court.
• Mistaken Identity. If someone looks like you committed a drug crime, police may arrest the wrong person. It is essential to prove that the other person was involved in the crime in these cases.
• Some people act as informants for law enforcement after being coerced by threats of violence, longer sentences, or other threats. If you were forced by these means to commit a drug crime, this could be used as a defense in court.
• Duress occurs when someone has threatened you with severe harm or death if you do not commit a criminal offense. The threat must be real and immediate, and there must be no reasonable opportunity for escape from committing
• If you have been given consent to possess the drugs, you may be able to raise this as a defense. This means that someone gave you permission to have or possess the drugs. It is important to note that it is not sufficient that they allowed you to use the drugs; they must have consented to your possession of them.

Contact Us Today

A drug charge can have severe consequences on your future, including jail time and high fines. You risk losing your license, paying higher insurance premiums, losing employment opportunities, and a criminal conviction that might follow you for life—don't let this happen to you. Call us today at 520-510-043 or send an email to [email protected] for a free consultation about your case.