The worst thing has happened to you: you've been arrested for drugs and you don't know what to do. The police have taken what they claim is yours, and whether the items they've confiscated are yours or not, you are now placed under scrutiny and being held under some very serious charges. You can go to jail for a long time, particularly if the judge tries you for possession with intent to sell.
You need a drug offense attorney who has skills in defending clients who have been arrested for drug items with either the intent to use or sell—or both—to defend your case. Don't wait to get a lawyer because the longer you wait, the more the law will come up with a case against you that can potentially ruin your life. Here are things your drug offense lawyer will do for you.
Demand and provide evidence
Your lawyer will provide evidence that the drugs or items found or believed to be in your possession aren't yours. This is done by demanding evidence from the police department that your fingerprints are on the items seized in your presence. Your lawyer will also demand cause that the drugs or related items are yours, such as were they found in your vehicle, your home, and were you alone when these items were found. The more evidence your lawyer demands the police provide against you, the better your case in most cases. Odds are the police won't be able to provide the evidence they need to in order to make your charges stick, which is good for you.
Your lawyer will also provide evidence on your behalf that the drugs in question or related items are not yours. This is done by proving your ability to hold a job, your lack of arrests in the same type of situation, and that other people involved in your case—if applicable—have a record of drug-related charges to take the heat off of you and onto other people.
Negotiate charges
Should you be convicted of drug-related charges, your lawyer will be able to negotiate your charges and resulting sentencing to best rule in your favor. This can lessen your jail time and keep you on a shorter probation or allow you to avoid probation and future jail time. Your lawyer will work hard for you to help you get your life back after this harrowing experience with the law.
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