A person can be charged with Drug Possession if he/she exercised control over a controlled substance, the person knew of its presence, and the person knew of its nature as a controlled substance; and the substance was in an amount sufficient to be used as a controlled substance.
Consequences of a Drug Possession Conviction
Consequences for the conviction of a Drug Possession charge may potentially include:
- Jail/Imprisonment
- Probation or parole
- Drug testing
- Court ordered counseling or rehabilitation
- Loss of driver's license
- Seizure of motor vehicle
- Search and seizure conditions
- Significant fines
- Defenses of Drug Offenses may potentially include:
- Insufficient evidence
- Factual innocence
- Valid prescription
- Illegal search and seizure
What can We Do toHelp?
- Early preparation, including legal research and defense identification
- Early investigation and identification of all facts helpful to your defense
- Interview police to minimize or eliminate the case
- Interview the prosecutor to minimize or eliminate the case
- Interview all witnesses
- Reduce or eliminate bail requirements
- Provide emotional support to loved ones and ensure that they are continually updated as to the state of your case
- In appropriate cases, negotiate jail alternatives
- Obtain an evaluation report from a court approved psychologist (to show counseling may be a better alternative to jail)
- Coordinate a private lie detector test
- Develop appropriate motions to dismiss the case
- Develop appropriate motions to suppress evidence
