Being arrested is an experience that will stick with you emotionally, and could negatively impact you personally and professionally. It is important to protect yourself and your rights, making a timely criminal defense essential.
Allegations of drug possession are serious, and the penalties that could follow this type of drug charge can be severe. Thus, exploring ways to reduce or dismiss the criminal charges is a vital step to take.
Drug charges
At Frye & Troxler PSC, our law firm understands the impact a drug charge could have on your life is significant. It can easily become overwhelming and challenging to process what is happening, making it imperative that you gain a realistic perspective on your matter. With over 25 years of combined experience, our attorneys take the time to understand the unique situations and needs of our clients. Our goal is to provide our clients with the best defense possible, helping navigate them to a favorable outcome.
The basis of drug possession relies on two key elements. The first is that the substance in question is a controlled substance. And the second element that needs to be proven is that the defendant knowingly possessed or had control over the controlled substance through actual possession or constructive possession. The details of the charge, as well as the evidence collected and procedures followed, can help determine the defense options available to you.
Defense options
A common defense strategy in a drug possession case challenges the lawfulness of any search and seizure conducted. This could occur if the items seized were not in plain view or seized without a search warrant or permission. Another defense option is asserting that the drugs do not belong to you and had no knowledge that they were present in your vehicle or home because they were possessed by someone else.
Other defense options include issues with the chain of custody, errors or discrepancies in a crime lab analysis report or entrapment. The defenses available to a defendant is dependent of the charges involved and the details of the crime. Thus, it is important to gain a full perspective of your matter so you can understand the defense strategies available to you.
A legal professional can help you understand your options and answer any questions you have. It is vital that you take all the necessary steps to clear your name and avoid harsh penalties. As such, you should timely explore you defense options.