Bucks County Drug Crime Attorney
A Newtown Drug Crimes Attorney Offers Support When You Are Charged with a Drug Offense
Penalties for a drug conviction can be significant and may include substantial fines, jail time and mandatory rehabilitation programs. A conviction can even affect your employment opportunities for years to come. Sometimes, just a trial can have lasting effects on a person’s reputation or career — regardless of the outcome. With the continuous refinement of drug regulations from state to state, drug crime trials continue to evolve. To successfully defend yourself against these charges, you will need an experienced legal team.
If you have been charged with a drug crime in Pennsylvania, then it is absolutely essential that you enlist the help of a Newtown drug crimes attorney who can provide advice and defense while protecting your rights. The experienced Bucks County drug crime attorneys of Kardos, Rickles & Hand work to obtain the best possible outcome in your case. Often, we are able to achieve downgraded, reduced or even dismissed charges, resulting in fewer or less severe penalties.
What Controlled Substance Charges in Pennsylvania Require Legal Representation?
It is illegal to possess any amount of a controlled substance without a prescription. If you are charged with a drug crime involving controlled substances, then it is in your best interest to contact a lawyer who handles criminal defense cases immediately.
Our law firm has experience defending from charges that involve:
- Barbiturates
- Methamphetamine/methadone
- Cannabis (marijuana)
- Mescaline
- Cocaine
- Morphine
- Crack cocaine/rock cocaine
- Opium
- Ecstasy (MDMA)
- PCP
- Hashish (and hashish oil)
- Prescription painkillers, or stimulants without a prescription
- Heroin
- Steroids
- LSD
Drug crime penalties vary greatly depending on the nature of the offender’s crime, the amount and type of drug in question, and the number of times the accused has been similarly charged. These variables make any case unique. In any situation, a Newtown drug crimes attorney can help you build a strong case.
What Are Common Types of Drug Crimes?
In Pennsylvania, there are five main types of drug crimes:
- Possession – Having an illegal controlled substance on one’s person or property for the purpose of personal use or distribution. It is also possible to be charged for possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Distribution – Selling or distributing a controlled substance.
- Cultivation – Growing or harvesting marijuana or cannabis seeds, or growing cocoa leaves to make cocaine
- Manufacturing – Producing a controlled substance in a lab or other facility
- Trafficking – Importing, moving, trading or selling a controlled substance over state lines
In New Jersey, most drug charges have similar names and characterizations. However, New Jersey distinguishes between simple drug possession and drug possession with intent to distribute. It also has laws that make distributing drugs near a school zone or a public park or housing a more serious offense. Our law firm has experience representing clients in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and will be able to help you navigate your local laws and regulations.
Need a Newtown Drug Crime Attorney Committed to Helping Clients? Call Today
When you face criminal charges for drug crimes, traffic violations that resulted in a car crash, DUI or another offense, the attorneys of Kardos, Rickles & Hand protect your rights and achieve the results you want. Office locations in Newtown, Pennsylvania make us easily accessible to clients throughout Bucks County, Montgomery County and Mercer County. We have been practicing law for over 35 years and, having handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor drug cases. We have extensive trial experience pertaining to drug arrests and the criminal justice system. A Newtown drug crime attorney from our firm possesses the qualifications and experience needed to successfully resolve your charges.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a drug crime, then call one of our experienced trial attorneys at Kardos, Rickles & Hand. To learn more about our firm and our services, contact us today or call at 215-968-6602.
