Drug Offenses
Drug offenses constitute a whole series of crimes in which a person had actual or constructive possession of a controlled substance, the person knew of its presence, and the person knew of its nature as a controlled substance, and the substance was in an amount sufficient to be used as a controlled substance, and the person intended to use, sell, or barter the substance for illegal purposes.
Drug Offenses include: Prescription Fraud, Cultivation, Manufacturing, Paraphernalia, Distribution, Importation, Possession, Possession for Sales, Trafficking, and Transportation.
Consequences for a conviction on the charge of Drug Offenses include:
- Imprisonment
- Probation or parole
- Registration as a narcotics offender for life
- Mandatory periodic drug testing
- Court ordered counseling or rehabilitation
- Revocation of driver's license
- Search and seizure of motor vehicle
- Search and seizure of property
- Significant fines
- Other
Defenses of Drug Offenses may potentially include:
- Showing insufficient evidence
- Proving factual innocence
- Proving valid prescription or other legal rationale for possession
- Proving illegal or improper police procedure
- Other
Our Criminal Case page provides more information on the following:
- Why you may receive a stiffer sentence
- What you can do to improve the outcome of your case
- What The Cochran Firm can do to help you