The first step you should take after receiving any drug offense charge is to hire a criminal defense attorney who is not only experienced with these types of cases but is also a friend and will fight to get the best possible outcome for you.
The complexity and seriousness of drug-related crimes leaves a wide margin for error. That’s where we come in. Law enforcement tends to make mistakes in situations involving drug offenses, and this leaves you at risk of having your human rights violated.
But the first step is a phone call. Pick up the phone and give us a call as soon as possible for the best possible chance at a favorable outcome for your case.
Possession
Possession of a controlled substance is one of the most common offenses here in the state of Missouri, with nearly any amount of any drug able to lead to an arrest. A simple possession charge carries major penalties in the criminal court system, as well as other detrimental consequences, such as ineligibility for jobs, housing, scholarships, and even public benefits you may need to support you and your family.