Barry L. Zimmerman leads Zimmerman & Associates from 6376 Spalding Drive in Norcross, GA, providing experienced drug crime defense for clients throughout Gwinnett County. The firm explains Georgia’s drug classification system under the Controlled Substances Act, which categorizes substances into five schedules based on abuse potential and medical applications. Their attorneys defend clients against charges involving all drug categories from Schedule I substances like heroin, LSD, ecstasy, and marijuana to Schedule V medications like Lyrica and certain cough medicines. The firm handles various drug offenses including possession, manufacturing, distribution, sales, trafficking, marijuana-related crimes, prescription violations, and drug paraphernalia charges. They detail Georgia’s penalty structure, noting that Schedule I or II possession first offenses carry up to 15 years imprisonment, while manufacturing or distribution could result in 30-year sentences. For Schedule III or IV substances, possession penalties reach five years, with manufacturing or distribution bringing up to 10 years. The firm develops customized defense strategies for each client, potentially challenging evidence collection procedures, disputing possession claims, questioning intent to distribute allegations, or addressing search warrant validity issues. For a free consultation with their drug crime defense attorneys, call 770-350-0100.
The Law Office of James E. Novak, located at 4500 S Lakeshore Dr #352, Tempe, AZ 85282, provides aggressive defense against drug paraphernalia charges in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Under Arizona Revised Statutes §13-3415, possessing drug paraphernalia is illegal, with a broader definition than many realize. Beyond the obvious pipes, bongs, and vaporizers, prohibited items include scales, hypodermic needles, cocaine spoons, empty capsules, grow kits, and essentially anything used to plant, grow, manufacture, process, test, store, or introduce drugs into the body. Arizona law recognizes the potential ambiguity in identifying paraphernalia and provides guidance factors including owner statements, prior drug convictions, proximity to illegal drugs, residue presence, circumstantial evidence, instructions, advertisements, display methods, legitimate uses, and expert testimony. As a Class 6 felony, conviction carries a presumptive one-year prison sentence, potentially increasing to two years with aggravating circumstances, while those with prior felonies face up to 5.75 years. Common defenses include challenging evidence that objects were actually drug-related and filing motions to suppress evidence obtained through constitutional rights violations. For immediate assistance with Phoenix drug crime charges, call (480) 413-1499 for a free consultation.
The Law Office of Matthew Charles Suczynski, with locations at 208 North Columbia Street in Chapel Hill and 115 Market Street 204-A in Durham, provides comprehensive defense against North Carolina drug possession charges. Their attorneys navigate cases involving controlled substances defined under state law as drugs or chemicals whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by statute, including substances listed in Schedules I-V of the federal Controlled Substances Act, opium derivatives, dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogenics, barbiturates, depressants, and stimulants. The firm defends clients facing severe penalties that vary based on substance classification—Schedule I or II possession potentially resulting in felony charges with up to 10 years imprisonment, while Schedule III-V substances typically result in misdemeanor charges carrying up to 120 days incarceration. Understanding Chapel Hill’s unique challenges, including active local law enforcement and the presence of University of North Carolina students who may underestimate drug law severity, the attorneys develop targeted defense strategies while exploring rehabilitation-focused alternatives to reduce conviction impacts. For students and residents facing drug possession allegations that could damage educational and career prospects, call (919) 619-3242 for a consultation with their experienced criminal defense team.
H. Michael Steinberg, operating from The Edwards Building at 8400 E Prentice Ave, Penthouse 1500 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, brings over 42 years of exclusive criminal law experience to prescription drug fraud defense. His practice addresses the full spectrum of pharmaceutical-related charges, including illegal possession, distribution, and fraudulent activities involving narcotic painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, sedatives like Valium and Xanax, and stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall. Attorney Steinberg represents individuals accused of altering existing prescriptions, forging fake prescriptions, impersonating medical staff, and stealing prescription forms. His practice extends to healthcare professionals facing criminal charges related to prescription medications. With deep understanding of addiction issues from both criminal and family law perspectives, he offers comprehensive legal solutions while identifying telltale signs of prescription fraud that authorities look for, such as irregular prescription patterns, multiple simultaneous prescriptions for antagonistic drugs, and suspicious presentation characteristics. For a free, confidential consultation regarding prescription drug charges in federal or Colorado state courts, contact H. Michael Steinberg at 303-627-7777 or his emergency line at 720-220-2277.
Tiffany DeBruin of DeBruin Law, PLLC practices from 321 W. Lake Lansing Rd, Suite A in East Lansing, Michigan, providing strategic defense for clients facing drug trafficking charges. The firm explains that Michigan penalties for drug trafficking are severe, with even small quantities of certain drugs resulting in jail time and heavy fines, regardless of whether prosecutors prove intent to distribute. With deep understanding of drug trafficking laws and criminal procedure, Attorney DeBruin employs multiple defense strategies including challenging illegally obtained evidence, objecting to prosecution evidence based on procedural rules, arguing constitutional due process violations, establishing reasonable doubt, denying criminal intent, and highlighting mitigating factors during sentencing. The firm defends against both state and federal charges, explaining that Michigan trafficking penalties vary significantly depending on drug type, with Schedule V substances like codeine carrying up to two years imprisonment and $2,000 fines, while trafficking Schedule I narcotics like heroin can result in life imprisonment and fines up to $1 million. Federal trafficking penalties are similarly structured by drug quantity, with first-tier offenses involving large quantities potentially resulting in life sentences and fines up to $10 million. Call 517-324-4303 for a free consultation.
Douglas W. Atkinson practices from 322 Metcalf Street in Conroe, TX, providing powerful criminal defense for clients facing drug possession charges throughout Montgomery County. With more than 20 years of courtroom experience and thousands of successfully handled cases, Attorney Atkinson offers skilled representation for those arrested on drug possession charges, which can be classified as either misdemeanors or felonies depending on drug type, quantity, and prior criminal history. The firm explains that possession convictions can result in probation, jail time, fines, court-ordered treatment, community service, driver’s license suspension, and asset seizure. Attorney Atkinson develops strategic defenses by examining police procedure violations regarding search and seizure, challenging knowledge of drug presence, questioning power and intent to control substances, addressing crime lab analysis issues, investigating chain of custody problems, and exploring entrapment possibilities. For first-time offenders, the firm assists with pre-trial diversion programs and drug treatment options that can potentially lead to charge reduction or dismissal. Attorney Atkinson also connects clients with recovery resources including the Detroit Recovery Project and Sobriety Programs. For free consultation on drug possession charges, call 936-681-0031 or contact the firm online.
Arash Hashemi, Esq. practices from 11845 W Olympic Blvd #520 in Los Angeles, CA, providing experienced drug crime defense since 2003. Located in Westside Towers, the firm defends clients throughout Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Westwood against a wide range of drug charges. Attorney Hashemi, an active member of The State Bar of California since 2002, explains that California categorizes controlled substances into different schedules, with Schedule I drugs like heroin carrying the harshest penalties. The firm defends against charges including simple possession, manufacturing, delivery, possession with intent to sell, drug trafficking, cultivation of marijuana, and driving under the influence of drugs. Their defense strategies include challenging evidence collection procedures, disputing possession claims, questioning intent to distribute allegations, and exploring California’s Proposition 47 impact, which reclassified many drug possession offenses from felonies to misdemeanors. With over 20 years of experience handling drug-related offenses, Attorney Hashemi develops defense strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation, scrutinizing prosecution evidence and protecting constitutional rights throughout legal proceedings. For a 15-minute consultation, contact the office at 310-448-1529, with flexible scheduling options including weekend appointments available.
Practicing from 228 S 4th St 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101, Hofland & Tomsheck provides skilled defense against drug possession charges throughout Nevada. Drug crimes in Nevada usually center on possession of controlled substances, defined as having custody of drugs recognized by statute as being illegal. These include cocaine, marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine, opium, ecstasy and many more. Individuals can be accused, arrested or charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well, including pipes, needles, baggies, containers or dispensing devices containing traces of controlled substances. It’s important to contact a Las Vegas Drug Charge attorney immediately if charged with possession to avoid potential conviction consequences. Nevada law recognizes different types of possession: Actual Possession (direct physical control), Constructive Possession (knowingly having power and intention to exercise control over something), and Joint Possession (where multiple people possess the same item simultaneously). Penalties depend on factors like drug schedule classification, amount, and prior drug-related convictions. Most Drug Possession Charges in Nevada are felonies, though a skilled attorney can often find issues with arrests or charges leading to reductions or dismissals. Contact Las Vegas Drug Crimes Lawyer Josh Tomsheck at 702-895-6760 for a free consultation.
The Law Offices of Andrew C. Janecki, located at 1517 Mission Street in Santa Cruz, provides experienced defense for individuals facing drug charges throughout California. With over 20 years of criminal defense experience, Attorney Janecki represents clients accused of all drug crime types, from simple possession to distribution and manufacturing. His practice encompasses cases involving marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, and prescription medications, with representation spanning misdemeanor charges to serious felonies. Janecki understands California’s drug scheduling system, which categorizes substances from Schedule I (highest potential for addiction with no medicinal use) to Schedule V (lowest potential for abuse with accepted medical uses). His defense strategies often include challenging the legality of searches and seizures, arguing entrapment, disputing evidence of intent to sell, or negotiating entry into drug diversion programs that can lead to complete dismissal of charges. For clients throughout Santa Cruz, Palo Alto, San Jose, San Francisco, and Berkeley, Janecki tailors defense approaches to each case’s specific circumstances, working to reduce penalties or downgrade felony charges to misdemeanors. Contact the firm at (831) 276-0164 to schedule a free consultation with an attorney committed to aggressive yet compassionate defense.
Jennifer L. Ozer founded The Ozer Law Firm at 1111 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401, defending against drug crime charges in Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, and surrounding counties. Being charged with a drug offense in Georgia, whether possession, intent to distribute, or trafficking, is a serious matter that could significantly impact your life. Convictions for drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or marijuana might lead to severe penalties, including hefty fines, imprisonment, and long-term consequences on your personal and professional future. Even a first drug possession charge can result in mandatory minimum sentences, while repeat convictions carry harsher penalties. Beyond incarceration, a drug conviction can limit employment opportunities, military service eligibility, and access to educational financial aid. Georgia classifies controlled substances into five schedules based on medical use, potential for abuse, and safety profile, with Schedule I substances having no accepted medical use and Schedule V having limited abuse potential. Marijuana remains tightly regulated despite small allowances for medical cannabis oil. Penalties for drug possession depend on substance type and quantity, ranging from misdemeanors for small marijuana amounts to felonies carrying decades in prison for trafficking larger quantities. Contact the firm at 305-788-0187 for a consultation about your case.
