Drug Possession
Maryland Attorneys Defending Drug Possession Charges
Possession of any illegal drugs is a serious offense in Maryland. Besides narcotics such as cocaine, heroin or marijuana, you may be sentenced to jail time if you are illegally in possession of prescription drugs such as OxyContin® or Vicodin. You may innocently carry these pills in a pill case, not realizing that authorities require you also carry a doctor's prescription.
If you are arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, you need an experienced drug possession defense lawyer to protect your rights and work to minimize any potential sentence. It is important you contact the office of John P. Downs, Attorney at Law as soon as possible after your arrest.
Attorney Downs has 15 years of experience providing drug possession defense. He knows the court, prosecutors and law enforcement well, and is ready to put that knowledge to work on your behalf with a vigorous defense.
Call the Elkton or Havre De Grace, Maryland, office of John P. Downs, Attorney at Law, toll-free 888-339-2808 or 410-885-4217 for a free initial consultation.
Experienced Drug Possession Defense
You have rights under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protecting you from unreasonable searches and seizures, and attorney Downs knows how to examine the facts of your case and determine if the law enforcement obtained any evidence by illegal methods. If the charges are supported by illegally obtained evidence, the evidence would have to be suppressed and the charges, and potentially the case, may have to be dismissed.
If we accept your case, we look at the important facts of your case, including obtaining a copy of the police record and we analyzing the police conduct to see if your rights were violated or the evidence was seized illegally.
Exploring a Wide Range of Options
Our office takes a preemptive approach to drug possession defense. It may be possible to file a motion for a reduced sentence or dismissed charge, if our client agrees to participate in substance abuse treatment, and is willing to accept responsibility for his or her addictive behavior, including possession with intent to distribute.
We also explore supervised probation (also known as probation before judgement) as an alternative to having a criminal record, which can affect the following:
- Your ability to hold a job
- Your ability to qualify for and retain a professional license
- Your freedom to live where you like
Our objective for every client is to achieve the best possible outcome, including plea bargains and trial defense. Our Maryland offices are only two miles away from I-95. Contact us today for a free initial consultation about drug possession defense, or call toll-free 888-339-2808.
