Ehrenworth Law, PLLC, located at 1721 Court St in Newport News, Virginia, provides dedicated defense for clients facing drug trafficking charges. Led by attorney Scott Ehrenworth, the firm specializes in defending against serious federal offenses involving selling, transporting, or importing illegal drugs, which carry mandatory minimum prison sentences and substantial fines. Their practice focuses on navigating the Controlled Substances Act, which classifies drugs into five schedules based on abuse potential and medical applications. The firm’s defense strategies address drug trafficking charges by challenging illegal searches and seizures, contesting constructive possession arguments, investigating potential entrapment scenarios, and examining chain of custody issues with seized evidence. Serving clients throughout Virginia, including Newport News, Chesapeake, and surrounding areas, they handle cases involving all drug types from marijuana to heroin and prescription medications. Available 24/7 at 757-663-4477, they offer free consultations to help clients understand the severe consequences of trafficking convictions, which can include lengthy imprisonment, hefty fines, probation, loss of professional licenses, and lasting social stigma.
Charles V. Hardenbergh, PC operates from offices in Petersburg (139 Monroe Street, 804-835-5127) and Lexington (14 E Nelson St, 540-462-3863) Virginia, offering experienced defense against drug charges. Attorney Van Hardenbergh, with over 20 years of defending drug charges for both JAG corps soldiers and civilians, understands how “War on Drugs” enforcement has created “innocent prisoners of war” through overzealous prosecution of petty crimes. The firm fights against false charges, illegal traffic stops, unlawful searches, profiling, prejudicial assumptions, and baseless accusations. Hardenbergh works tirelessly to refute charges and challenge unjust penalties that can include outrageous fines ($500-$8 million), jail sentences (six months to 20 years), court-ordered restitution, felony records, career jeopardy, security clearance loss, and potential dishonorable discharge for military personnel. The firm’s approach addresses confusing aspects of drug laws by finding solid defenses against drug possession charges involving heroin, crack, powder cocaine, methamphetamine or other controlled substances. Their goal is true justice rather than bureaucratic nonsense, with a trial-proven approach to protect clients’ rights.
Brett Appelman leads Appelman Law LLC, located at 1560 Wall Street, Suite 304 in Naperville, Illinois, providing skilled defense for clients facing drug possession charges. Their experienced team understands that a drug arrest can severely disrupt your life, potentially impacting career opportunities and educational prospects. The firm explains that drug possession can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, with factors including substance type, amount possessed, and prior convictions determining charge severity. Cannabis possession laws have changed in Illinois, but excessive quantities can still lead to drug crime charges, while harder substances typically result in felony charges. The firm implements effective defense strategies including challenging the possession element by demonstrating proximity rather than possession, asserting Fourth Amendment search and seizure protections, and questioning laboratory test results. They serve clients throughout DuPage County, Kane County, Kendall County, Cook County, and Will County. For a free consultation on your drug possession case, contact them at 630-717-7801.
Thompson & Hiller Defense Firm operates from multiple locations in South Carolina, including 604 16th Ave N in Myrtle Beach and 1231 Elmwood Ave in Columbia. They provide specialized criminal defense for clients facing the full spectrum of drug charges, from simple possession to distribution, possession with intent to distribute, manufacturing, trafficking, and conspiracy. The firm’s experienced attorneys handle cases involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, ecstasy, mushrooms, and prescription drugs. They emphasize that South Carolina drug penalties range from fines for paraphernalia possession to mandatory minimum sentences of 25 years for certain trafficking charges, with most serious offenses classified as “85% crimes” requiring defendants to serve that percentage of their sentence. Their defense strategies focus on Fourth Amendment violations during traffic stops or home searches, challenging informant credibility, disproving constructive possession arguments, and demonstrating that alleged drugs belonged to someone else. For a free consultation with these experienced drug crimes lawyers, call (843) 444-6122.
Partners Gary Bryant and Samantha Ellis lead the Law Offices of Ellis and Bryant, P.A., located at 207 N Washington St, Jacksonville, FL 32202. As former Assistant State Attorneys with extensive criminal trial backgrounds, they represent clients throughout Duval and Clay Counties facing drug trafficking charges. The firm provides comprehensive defense against marijuana, cocaine, and other substance trafficking cases under Florida law, where trafficking is determined by quantity rather than sales activity—possessing 25 pounds of marijuana or 14 grams of hydrocodone qualifies as trafficking. Their defense strategies focus on challenging how drugs were discovered, emphasizing that officers need reasonable suspicion or probable cause for searches without warrants. If law enforcement fails to meet these obligations, evidence may be excluded from cases. The firm’s experienced attorneys understand how judges and juries view these cases and build solid defenses against mandatory minimum sentences that begin at three years imprisonment with $25,000 fines. Contact them at (904) 551-4120 for a free consultation.
Surovell Isaacs & Levy, PLC at 4010 University Drive, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030 provides comprehensive legal representation for clients facing drug charges ranging from misdemeanors to multi-jurisdictional federal felonies. Their experienced attorneys recognize that even simple possession cases demand competent representation to navigate the legal system effectively. The firm advocates for alternative sentencing structures when appropriate, helping clients obtain rehabilitation for underlying substance abuse issues. Their legal team handles all categories of drug offenses including personal possession, possession with intent to distribute, cultivation, manufacturing, and trafficking. They meticulously evaluate factors considered in drug crime cases such as quantity, location of drugs when found, presence of baggies or scales, observed transactions, and possession of large amounts of money. For manufacturing and cultivation charges, they aggressively investigate potential constitutional criminal procedure violations during surveillance operations that might lead to evidence suppression. In trafficking cases, they fight for reasonable bonds and work to reduce or dismiss charges. Contact them at (703) 251-5400 for defense in Northern Virginia.
Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC provides specialized drug crime defense representation from his office at 1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450-041, Columbus, Ohio 43240. With over ten years of experience handling drug offense cases throughout central Ohio, he offers free consultations at (614) 987-0192 for clients facing charges ranging from simple possession to complex trafficking cases. Johnson defends against all types of drug crimes including possession, trafficking, illegal drug manufacture, cultivation of marijuana, and marijuana drug paraphernalia charges. He thoroughly explains the Ohio drug schedules which categorize controlled substances from Schedule I (highest potential for abuse) through Schedule V (lowest), and outlines potential penalties ranging from minor misdemeanors to first-degree felonies carrying prison terms up to eleven years and fines up to $20,000. For first-time non-violent offenders, Johnson navigates diversion program eligibility, including Franklin County’s Treatment is Essential to Success (TIES) program and Delaware’s pre-trial diversion options. His defense strategies address drug possession cases involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, prescription medications, and related charges.
Douglas L. Gardner Attorney at Law provides experienced drug crime defense from his office at 1721 Court St in Redding, California. With over 30 years of experience defending citizens throughout Northern California, Attorney Gardner focuses on the full spectrum of drug crimes under California’s strict laws. His practice addresses both simple possession charges, which can result in jail time and substantial fines, and more serious offenses involving possession with intent to sell. Gardner’s defense strategies cover marijuana possession laws, which can range from a $100 fine for less than one ounce to potential life imprisonment for possession of over 2,000 pounds. His expertise extends to defending cases involving possession of scheduled drugs, including cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription medications. For clients facing drug crime charges in Shasta County, Tehama County, Siskiyou County, and Trinity County, Attorney Gardner provides free consultations at 530-242-4155, offering clients 24/7 availability. His approach emphasizes personalized representation to secure the future his clients deserve.
James Novak of The Law Office of James Novak, PLLC brings 20 years of criminal law experience to drug defense cases from his Tempe, Arizona office. A former prosecutor, Novak specializes in deferred prosecution programs for drug offenses, explaining that approximately 98% of Maricopa County criminal cases are resolved without trial. The firm details how deferred prosecution offers an alternative rehabilitation path where charges are dismissed upon program completion, requiring no guilty plea unlike standard plea agreements. Novak outlines qualification criteria, including having no prior drug convictions or serious criminal history, and notes that approximately 78% of participants successfully complete diversion programs. His experience on both sides of the criminal justice system enables him to effectively advocate for clients’ eligibility and protect their rights throughout the process. The firm serves Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, offering free initial consultations at (480) 413-1499 for those with active charges in these service areas.
Founded in 1938, Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols provides comprehensive drug crimes defense from their offices at 107 E Eureka Ave in Eureka, IL. The firm serves clients across Illinois, including Bloomington, defending against charges of drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation involving controlled substances ranging from marijuana to methamphetamine. Their attorneys understand that drug charges often stem from traffic stops, where constitutional rights violations regarding search and seizure can provide grounds for defense. With extensive experience in both state and federal courts, their legal team meticulously examines whether officers had valid reasons to initiate stops, conduct searches, or if police misconduct occurred during arrests. The firm offers free consultations at 309-467-3213, working aggressively to protect clients’ rights while pursuing outcomes such as reduced charges, dismissals, or minimized sentences. Recognizing the far-reaching consequences of drug convictions on employment, education, and personal freedom, Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols’ attorneys build strategic defenses tailored to each client’s specific circumstances, whether they’re facing misdemeanor marijuana possession or felony drug trafficking charges.
