Drug Attorney: Experience Required

It is without doubt a terrifying and overwhelming experience to be arrested for drug possession, and the advice of a drug attorney should be sought out immediately. A person who has been arrested for this charge should choose to invoke their right to remain silent until their attorney arrives on scene to advise them as to what should and should not be said at this time. If a telephone call does not produce an attorney for whatever reason, a court appointed lawyer should be requested by the detainee until other arrangements can be made once they are released on bail. But anyone who has been arrested on drug related charges should hire an experienced drug attorney with the knowledge, know-how and credentials to piece together a solid defense team.

Possession of an illegal substance is an extremely serious charge to have brought against a person. There are numerous factors that will affect the charges filed against them:

What type of drugs were they in possession of at the time of the arrest?

- Cocaine, marijuana, heroin, altered over the counter or prescription drugs?
- How much of the illegal substance was the person found in possession of?
- Was the person buying, selling or using the drugs at the time of the arrest?
- Did there appear to be a plan for distribution?
- Were the drugs found on the person, or in their home or vehicle?
- Is there any doubt the drugs belonged to the person arrested, or is it possible they belonged to someone else?
- Was the person intoxicated /under the influence of the substance at the time they -were arrested?

There will be numerous additional questions to be answered prior to a defense being constructed by the attorney and their legal team.

While the initial consultation with the attorney is free of charge, once the drug attorney is hired and entrusted to construct a defense for the client, a payment arrangement will be discussed and agreed upon by all parties involved in the case. It is the attorney and the defense team who will take on the role as the client's protector and advisor, ensuring that the client's rights are protected throughout this ordeal. The defense team will prepare the client for any interviews with the prosecution and court appearances, and should the case go to trial, additional meetings will be scheduled to prepare for that, as well. The drug attorney should appear confident about the case and help to establish a sense of trust with their client. But an open discussion of all possible outcomes, a.k.a. punishments, should take place prior to the trial: fines, probation, drug counseling and / or jail time. The sentencing will be influenced by the client's demeanor and whether or not there have been any prior arrests of the defendant.

A drug attorney should be hired based on their experience, their credentials and their success rate. The fee for services provided may be an additional influence, but when considering the seriousness of the charges brought against a person, in the end a fantastic defense team may prove to be priceless