Drug Crimes Charges
Cape Cod Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer
Are you facing criminal charges for a drug-related crime in the Cape Cod area? Your first priority should be to consult a trusted drug crimes defense attorney as soon as possible. Drug offenses are among the most serious and heavily prosecuted crimes on Cape Cod. In fact, 85% of crimes on the Cape are opiate-related. From simple possession of an illegal substance to drug trafficking charges, all drug convictions have the potential to wreak significant havoc on your life.
Cape Cod criminal defense lawyers Tom Kokonowski and Jesse Adams have successfully defended against a wide range of drug offenses in state and federal courts. They have the knowledge, experience, and resources to mount an aggressive defense on your behalf and deliver the best possible outcome in your case.
Call Cape Cod Criminal Defense 774-561-2689 today and request an initial case evaluation.
Drug Crime Cases We Handle
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of drugs in a school zone
- Possession of drugs with intent to distribute
- Drug distribution/sales
- Drug manufacturing
- Drug trafficking
Potential Penalties for Cape Cod Drug Charges
If convicted of a drug crime on Cape Cod, you could be facing:
- Imprisonment in House of Correction or County Jail or State Prison
- Monetary fines
- A court-mandated drug rehabilitation program
- Probation
- Drug offender registration
- Community service
- Driver’s license suspension
The severity of the penalties stemming from a Cape Cod drug conviction depends on the class of drug, the amount of the drug, the nature of the crime, and whether you have a criminal history. Situations, where punishment can be enhanced, include possession with intent to distribute in a school zone; using threats of violence or weapon in the commission of drug crime; selling drugs to a minor, etc.
Common Cape Cod Drug Charges
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor in Massachusetts which carries potential jail time in a House of Correction, fines, and probation. In order to be convicted of possession of a controlled substance, the prosecution must prove that you had:
- Actual possession or direct physical control of the substance (was on your person)
- Constructive possession or knowledge of where the drugs located, along with the ability and intent to exercise control over the drugs
In Massachusetts, illegal drugs are divided into classes or groups. The higher the class of drugs in your possession, the steeper the penalties.
- Class A: heroin, morphine, codeine, or ketamine
- Class B: cocaine, crack, PCP, LSD, or amphetamines
- Class C: mescaline, diazepam, or peyote
- Class D: marijuana, hashish, or any drug containing THC as its psychoactive component
- Class E: unauthorized prescription medication
Distribution and Possession with the Intent to Distribute
In Massachusetts, distribution or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance is a felony, if the substance is class A, B, or C. Money does not need to exchange hands to be charged.
Drug Trafficking
Trafficking in illegal drugs is the most serious drug offense in Massachusetts. A conviction for drug trafficking almost always results in a period of incarceration in State Prison, the suspension of your driver’s license, and potential forfeiture of money and property.
Ways to Beat Drug Charges on Cape Cod
- The substance is not a controlled substance
- You are a victim of entrapment
- Police violated your Fourth Amendment rights (conducted illegal search or seizure)
- The drug was for personal use not with the intent to distribute
- Lack of knowledge (you did not know drugs were there)
- You had a valid prescription
Contact an Experienced Cape Cod Drug Crime Defense Attorney
Don’t let a drug charge ruin your life. Put a high-caliber drug crime defense lawyer on your side who will fight to protect your rights and safeguard you from harsh penalties. Call Cape Cod Defense today 774-561-2689 to schedule a case evaluation.
