Drug Charges

Criminal Lawyer - Drugs - Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Virginia

Heroin Cocaine Marijuana Marihuana - FEDERAL & STATE

Every state in the United States has laws against the possession, use, manufacture and or distribution of controlled substances (drugs). These laws were enacted to minimize the consumption of illegal drugs, lower drug related crimes and deter repeat offenders and drug dealers.  If you have been charged with drug related criminal offense in Virginia, New York Maryland or Massachusetts, contact us today to speak with a criminal drug defense lawyer.

Every state has classified controlled substances into schedules.

The three factors that determine the punishment of those convicted of a drug crime in Virginia, Maryland, New York or Massachusetts are the quantity of the drug, the classification of the drug per the schedules, and the purpose of the drug's possession.

Production, manufacture and sale of drugs is one of the most serious drug crimes in every state.  Also, the possession of drugs with firearms can result in enhanced penalties.

A common acronym for possession with intent to distribute drugs is (PWID).

In Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Virginia, all a prosecutor has to do to prove PWID is prove the quantity of the drug in the possession of the person charged with the drug crime.

Most states now have what is called enhanced punishment for those who use juveniles to distribute drugs, specifically target the sale of drugs to minors, or the sale of drugs on or near school property.

Any property that is gained through the sale of illicit substances or used in the course of the drug trade may be seized and forfeited. Frequently, the state or the federal government will seized homes, cars, boats, jewelry as fruits of the drug trade.

The Maryland, Massachusetts, New York & Virginia criminal drug defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. defend clients who are charged with criminal drug offenses. We frequently represent clients who are charged with the following types of controlled substances: marijuana (marihuana), cocaine, crack or heroin.

We have offices in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts to better serve you.

• Our offices in Virginia are in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
• Our offices in Maryland are in Rockville & Annapolis.
• Our office in Massachusetts is in Boston.
• Our office in New York is in New York City.

If you wish to consult with a Maryland, Massachusetts, New York or Virginia criminal drug defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C., please simply call us at 888-437-7747, email or our fast on line form. A criminal drug defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C. will discuss your case with you and advise you of your options.

Our staff and attorneys in Virginia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.

Our drug defense attorneys are licensed to handle drug cases in Virginia, New York, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts, however our lawyers defend criminal drug offenses only in Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.

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