mardi 28 janvier 2014

Have You Ever Been Accused With A Drug Associated Crime?

By Jamal Ledezma


The law defines drug charges as the sale, production or ingestion of any illegal or controlled substance. Every day in our country and around the world, many individuals find themselves in jail or facing jail due to drug crimes.

Drug possession charges include the possessions of illegal drug substances such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana etc. The production, sells and intake of these prohibited drugs is consider a crime against the state and such offender(s) will be convicted according to the state laws. Individuals may face charges if they are:

1) Found to be in possession of these illegal substances

2) Caught ingesting illegal drugs

3. Was found in any property that belongs to them

The penalties vary by offense, but typically you can expect to serve some jail time or in some cases you may be ordered to attend a drug treatment program. Any person found to be violating these laws and facing penalties is advised to contact an attorney who specializes in drug crimes immediately.

The reason you may want a drug crime attorney is because they are the best equipped to deal with the charges you may be facing. Unlike a general practice lawyer, a drug crime lawyer specializes in the various laws in regards to controlled substances.

Therefore the following are the duties of a drug crime attorney.

A) Prepare a defense for his client that will help him get the justice he deserves

B) Plead the case in court in an attempt to get his client released or at with a reduced sentence

3. Advise his client on the repercussion and consequences of engaging in such drug crime

4) Help make sure the client understands that he must obey all drug related laws

E) The purpose of a drug crime attorney is to fight for the client as well as help clear his or her good name in the eyes of the court system both at home and abroad

In conclusion, any drug offender should engage the service of a drug crime attorney in order not to be victimized by the state laws.




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