Drug charges
A drug charge is a line the prosecutor has to prove
Possession, possession for sale, transport, paraphernalia and prescription charges. We start with how the police found it, not with what it was.
Charges we take
Simple possession
Possession for sale
Sales and transport
Paraphernalia and prescription charges
Charges that began with a car stop or a search
What we check first
Four places a drug case can come apart
The stop or the search
Was there a lawful reason to stop you, search your car or come into your home? If not, the evidence may not come in.
The substance
Lab results, weights and the chain of custody get checked, not assumed.
Whose it was
Being near something is not the same as having it. Shared cars and shared homes make this a real question.
Treatment and diversion
Some cases can end in a program instead of a conviction. We tell you on the first call whether yours might.
What people ask about drug cases
Is a first possession charge always a conviction?
Not always. Depending on the charge and your history, some cases can be reduced or resolved through a program. We go over the options on your first call.
What if the drugs weren't mine?
Possession has to be proven: that you knew about it and had control of it. Passengers, roommates and borrowed cars make that a real question.
Will this affect my job, school or immigration status?
It can. Tell us on the first call, so we plan any agreement around it before you sign anything.
Tell us how it started
The stop, the search, the charge. Give us the order it happened in and we'll tell you where we'd start.
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