The courts are increasingly taking more progressive, less punitive approaches to drug offenses, but the consequences of drug charges can still be devastating to people’s personal and career ambitions. If you are arrested or believe you may be charged, an immediate consultation with a qualified criminal lawyer is must.
A good lawyer can minimize the chances of being charged with aggravating charges such as sales or possession for sale, and can maximize the chances of qualifying for diversion or deferred entry of judgment programs. You of course don’t want to go to jail, but you don’t want a criminal record either, so be proactive early on to fight these kinds of charges.