Drug Possession Charges, What to Know

Drug Possession Defense Lawyer

Fight a Criminal Charge with a Drug Defense Lawyer

Charges of drug possession in any state are common and can happen to people who are not lifelong criminals. Law enforcement officials and prosecutors take these drug charges very seriously and will aggressively seek convictions and harsh penalties if you are charged and convicted of a drug possession crime. Drug possession or any charges of this caliber should not be taken lightly and hiring one of our top ranked defense attorneys is your best course of action.

At Campus Lawyer, our lawyers have more than 30 years of legal experience with all types of drug crimes and other criminal offenses, including drug possession and drug trafficking. Whether you have been arrested for the possession of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines or other controlled substances, a conviction can have a substantial, negative impact on your future and may impact getting a job, loan or even furthering your education.

Penalties for Drug Possession

In addition to drug crimes of trafficking, cultivation and distribution, drug possession charges carry significant penalties that could stay with you for the rest of your life. These penalties include:

• Jail or prison time
• Community Service
• Probation
• Permanent mark on your criminal record
• Lack of access to financial aid, employment opportunities and other life opportunities

The sooner that you are able to contact one our experienced lawyers about your charges, gives your attorney adequate time to build a stronger defense case for you. By getting involved early on in the process, our criminal defense team can thoroughly investigate your case and have a greater impact on getting your charges reduced or dismissed.
Our Campus Lawyer, we will analyze the initial stop or encounter with police, any search of your person, home or vehicle, and other circumstances that led to your arrest. If the search and seizure of evidence was illegal, our attorneys will work to get that evidence thrown out.

Contact the Law Offices of Scott Cohen in Philadelphia, PA. at 267-238-3841 for a No Obligation Consultation.