Taking Action to Avoid or Minimize Drug Offense Penalties
People who have been charged with drug offenses, like narcotics possession, are often worried about the affect a conviction may have on their families and their futures. The truth is that the penalties for drug offense convictions differ by the type of drug and amount involved. And talking to an experienced drug-defense lawyer about your situation is the only way to learn reliable information that applies in your case.
To learn about the drug offense penalties you may face and your possible defenses, contact me — Michael F. Dunn, Attorney at Law — by calling my Glenside, Pennsylvania, law office at 215-392-4361.
Negotiating Drug Offense Penalties With Pennsylvania Prosecutors
Prosecutors generally have a great amount of discretion when it comes to handling drug offenses. Depending on the circumstances, you may face mandatory minimum jail time if the prosecutor requests it. A skillful lawyer can give the prosecutor reasons — like the facts of your case, your lack of a prior criminal record, or your upstanding role in the community and your family situation — to treat your case leniently.
When I handle your criminal defense, I negotiate with prosecutors to help them view your case in the best possible light. I begin by examining all the applicable facts and laws. How was the search and seizure conducted? Have you since sought treatment for drug addiction? Using these facts, I advocate for you to have charges dismissed or dropped to lesser offenses. If necessary, I seek acquittal at trial to help my clients avoid drug offense penalties.
A drug addiction treatment option: Many drug offenses are committed by people who struggle with addiction. In these cases, it may be possible to work out an agreement that allows for time in treatment instead of jail. Through my many contacts in the field, I am able to refer you to numerous drug addiction programs.
If you have been accused of a crime, taking fast action is the best way to protect your rights and your freedom. Contact me — Michael F. Dunn — by calling 215-392-4361 or by completing my online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential.
To learn more about drug offense penalties, please see my Drug Charges Practice Center.
