Boston Marijuana Charges Attorney

Though the penalties associated with marijuana charges are often less than those for other controlled substances such as cocaine, ecstasy or heroin, a defendant will still be at risk of facing severe sentencing.  The unlawful sale, distribution, cultivation or trafficking of marijuana may be a felony offense.  Depending on the amount of marijuana involved and the specific nature of the alleged offense, a defendant may face an extended term of imprisonment, heavy fines and other harsh penalties if convicted.

The most important step you can take to challenge allegations or charges of any drug crime related to marijuana is to hire an attorney.  You need an aggressive, knowledgeable professional to fight in your corner against unrelenting law enforcement officers and prosecutors.  A Boston marijuana charges attorney can build the defense you need.

Marijuana Charges and Search & Seizure Violations

An issue often relevant to marijuana charges and any type of drug-related offense is the manner in which evidence was discovered, collected and processed.  It is not uncommon for a mistake to be made or for procedure to be violated in some manner, making evidence questionable at best.  For example, you may have been subjected to a search of your person or property when law enforcement did not have a valid warrant or probable cause.  You may have been unlawfully arrested.  A violation of your search and seizure rights under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution may provide your attorney grounds to file a successful motion to suppress evidence.  With marijuana charges, this means that the marijuana itself may be deemed inadmissible.  This could take away the entire foundation of the government's case against you.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Boston

Find out more about the potential strategies that we may be able to use on your behalf to fight your marijuana charges.  With our experience in criminal defense and in representing clients in the Boston area in particular, we are confident in our ability to build a winning strategy whether you are facing charges related to simple possession to trafficking and anything in between.

Never Been in Trouble With the Law?

If you are a first-time offender, you may be eligible for a pre-trial diversion program in which your charges could be dropped or greatly reduced. With former prosecutors on your team, we know the ins-and-outs of the system including prosecutorial guidelines and how to negotiate most effectively with the District Attorney’s office.

Learn more about our firm, meet our criminal defense attorneys, and see what we do to defend you. To put our team to work, call (800) 461-6900 to sign-up for a free, no-obligation consultation at any of our local offices.