Pittsburgh, PA Drug Possession Defense Lawyer
Drug Possession is a serious crime and Pennsylvania
drug laws can be tricky. The consequences of a criminal
conviction can be serious, and can affect your for the rest
of your life.
The best way to prevent the worst penalties is to have
solid, experienced legal representation to protect your
rights. That's why I offer a free consultation on drug
arrests to anyone who calls. I represent people across
Western Pennsylvania and the Greater Pittsburgh area who are
charged with drug offenses.
Pennsylvania Drug Possession Penalties
Some Penalties are as follows:
Possession of
Marijuana:
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30 grams or less
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Misdemeanor
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up to 30 days in jail and $500 in fines
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more than 30 grams
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Felony
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up to 1 year in jail and $5000 in fines
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In the case of a first offense marijuana possession
charge , it is possible to get a
probation without a verdict. For second (2nd) offense
charges or multiple subsequent offenses, the
penalties will usually double.
Also, if you are arrested and charged with have more
than than 30 grams of marijuana, the police may charge you
with possession with intent to
distribute.
Selling/Distributing Marijuana Penalties (Intent to
Distribute)
- Up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2500
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For selling to a minor, under , it
can be a felony charge of up to 2 years in jail and a
$5000 fine.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Penalties
- Up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2500
Drug Possession Defense Strategies
There are a number of ways to fight a drug possession
case. The state has to prove that:
- The substance was actually yours, or in your
possession
- That the police had the right and probable cause to
search your person or property
- That the substance is tested and actually an illegal
drug
...and more. The motions I file will depend on the
particular facts and strengths of your case. But I'll make
sure to fight every element beyond a reasonable doubt.
If I don't think there is a good chance to beat the
case, or if you are not comfortable with fighting the
case, there are usually good options to settle the
charges. Often lesser penalties can be negotiated, such as
drug treatment programs. With more serious charges, we may
be able to negotiate house arrest instead of jail time.
If you're facing a drug possession charge in the
Pittsburgh area, give me a call for a free consultation.
I'll let you know exactly what penalties you may be
facing under Pennsylvania Drug laws for any drug related
charge. I'll lay out some options for you, and if you
choose to hire me, what I can do to help. There's no
obligation and our talk is completely confidential, call
now.
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal defense
attorney David Shrager
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