If you have been accused of having drugs in your possession, you could face serious criminal charges. Furthermore by simply having a large amount of drugs allegedly under your control you could be accused of dealing drugs, even if a transaction involving drugs never actually took place. These types of drug crimes often involve harsh penalties which means you need to make sure you protect your legal interests to the best of your ability. A Loudoun County drug lawyer can help by looking at the specific charges you face and developing the strongest possible defense.
The Virginia Code separates drugs into different categories, called schedules, depending upon whether the drug has a medicinal use and is perceived to be dangerous. The classification is very important as penalties are much harsher for Schedule I drugs versus Schedule VI drugs. The categories for controlled substances include:
A Loudoun County drug lawyer can review the evidence about the type of drugs found in your possession to help determine if the drug was correctly categorized by police and prosecutors.
Different drug charges carry different potential penalties. Possible charges according to Virginia Code Sections 18.2-250 and 18.2-248 include:
The amount of drug you are alleged to have under your control is going to be the determining factor in whether you are charged with simple possession or accused of having the intention of distributing narcotics. A Loudoun County drug lawyer can help explain more about the specific charges you are facing and help formulate the strongest possible defense against those charges.
There are legal arguments a Loudoun County drug lawyer can make that may allow you to get drug charges dropped or dismissed, or that may make it possible to secure a not guilty verdict. You could argue:
A Loudoun County drug lawyer will help you to either negotiate a plea bargain, make pre-trial motions to try to make the charges go away, or to present a case at trial. The pre-trial or trial strategy depends on the unique facts and circumstances of your case. An experienced Loudoun County criminal lawyer can analyze your case, including potential witnesses, evidence, and legal defenses and advise you about your options. Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation and learn more about Virginia’s strict drug laws and how they are enforced in Loudoun County.
We are ready for your call. The most common questions we receive from those charged with a drug offense in Loudoun County are:
Below, a Loudoun County drug lawyer speaks about why clients choose him:
Clients choose to work with me because I am extremely well informed on drug cases in Loudoun County. I have handled cases here for several years. I am very active in educating myself on the changing case law, the changing police investigative techniques, the changing statutes and the prosecutorial techniques and the strategies that they use in drug cases.
Clients also choose to work with me because of my high level of transparency throughout their process, my ability to communicate facts and content to them in a timely fashion, and my accessibility. My clients have unique access to me through phone, fax, and email. You have to have that ability to ask questions to your counsel and put your trust in them to give you legal advice. This is really the core of any representation and I strive to provide that in every Loudoun County drug case.
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