Unlike the more lenient legal climate in neighboring jurisdictions like Maryland and Washington, D.C., Virginia continues to enforce even minor drug offenses aggressively. As such, any individual facing drug charges in Prince William County should consider speaking with a Quantico drug lawyer as soon as possible after receiving charges.
The Quantico defense attorneys at our firm have experience working with military members and civilians alike who are looking to avoid the serious legal and personal ramifications that accompany a drug conviction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Give our law offices a call today if you’d like to learn more about how we can use our local experience to make a meaningful impact on your case.
Law enforcement officers (LEOs) investigate drug cases in numerous ways. One of the most common ways that drug cases are initiated is through a simple traffic stop. This is when a police officer stops a vehicle and subsequently conducts a search of that vehicle based upon his or her observations of the driver, passengers, or any sensory indications illegal substances present. Other ways that law enforcement officers end up investigating drug cases is through tips. Maybe they arrested someone for a drug offense and then used the information gathered during interrogation of the person to investigate others.
LEOs also investigate drug cases through the use of confidential informants or controlled buys. However, it doesn’t matter how your drug charges came to be—the important thing is to start making proactive decisions by retaining the counsel of an experienced Virginia drug attorney.
Drug charges are normally distinguished from one another by the presence, absence, or severity of a certain number of qualities, including the schedule (or seriousness) of drug(s) involved, the amount of drugs involved, the intent to distribute, and many others.
Fortunately, the defense attorneys at our firm know what it’s like to defend clients within the Prince William County court system against many different types of charges, including:
As soon as you contact a drug lawyer with our firm, he or she can begin looking into the details of your case to determine if there are any constitutional issues or other issues with the prosecution’s case against you. This independent investigation is pivotal, in that it provides your attorney with a fresh perspective on your case that can be useful in mitigating the damage associated with your charges.
Certain Drug Convictions in Virginia are subject to mandatory minimum sentences, while the possible penalties for all drug related convictions include fines and incarceration. Whether it’s negotiating tactically with prosecutors or litigating aggressively on your behalf, your attorney can help you to work for the best results possible, given the facts and circumstances of your case.
There is no substitute for experienced local representation when you’re facing charges that can have a major impact on the rest of your life. When you’re in trouble, contact a Quantico drug lawyer with our firm. We’ll conduct your free initial consultation and gather the information we need to help you. Call us today.
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