Former Prosecutors Delivering Virginia Drug Charge Defense
However any of us may view the extremely strict drug laws and the stringent enforcement of those laws, this is reality in Virginia. There are no "minor" drug charges, and drug crime defense by an experienced lawyer is often essential to avoiding a lengthy jail or prison sentence. Please contact us for a free initial consultation — before you give up or accept whatever the system hands down.
Turn to Our Lawyers for Insight Into All Your Legal Options
As former Loudoun County prosecutors who dealt with thousands of drug offenses we have keen insight into drug laws, viable defense strategies, and the full range of alternative and diversionary sentencing options worth pursuing. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Mulrine both have wide-ranging life experience, which feeds a non-judgmental, productive approach to getting you real help and a second chance.
Prepared to Deal Effectively With Your Possession, Distribution or Other Drug-Related Charges
Even first-time offenders charged with possession of marijuana can receive significant penalties in Virginia — and marijuana possession is one of very few misdemeanor drug offenses on the books. If you are charged with sale of more than a half-ounce of pot, cultivation or transport, you may be facing a felony charge and potentially one to 30 years in prison. Every marijuana conviction comes with a six-month driver's license suspension.
Experience in Cases Involving Marijuana, Cocaine, Prescription Drugs and Other Substances
Simple possession of Schedule 1, 2 and 3 controlled substances — everything from cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine to Ecstasy and all types of prescription painkillers like OxyContin — is a felony offense. Sale, distribution, transport and prescription fraud are all offenses that could send you to prison and could irreparably damage your future.
While a first drug offense is serious indeed, our attorneys are often able to obtain deferred findings and probation or other alternatives for our clients. It is critical not to re-offend, because although we have had past success fighting charges — on grounds such as illegal search and seizure — flexibility is reduced with subsequent charges and the costs can be substantial. As some have noted, "the price of poker goes up with every conviction."
We are empathetic to all your concerns and priorities when you come to us for drug defense. Our firm is a trusted resource for people who want treatment, need a bond motion filed to be released from jail, or have been charged while visiting the Leesburg area or elsewhere in Northern Virginia.
