Drug Possession - Trafficking - Manufacture - Intent to Distribute

Massachusetts Drug Charges Lawyer

Since starting my Boston criminal defense practice, I have successfully defended many people against drug charges. The penalties for drug crimes are increasingly harsh. Many of them carry mandatory minimum jail sentences. Therefore, it is critical that you have an experienced drug charges defense lawyer to protect your rights. I will work to ensure that your trial or other criminal proceeding is conducted properly and that you are treated fairly. To discuss your drug charges defense, contact me, Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., at my Tremont office in downtown Boston for a free initial consultation.

A Wide Array of Drug Charges

Massachusetts drug law can be complex. Penalties depend on the drug, the amount, where the arrest was made, and the perceived intentions of the accused. If you are accused of trafficking, the charge and penalty are different from possession with intent to sell. A teenager dealing a small amount of pot to friends at the mall is different from a someone with 2 kilos of cocaine. Growing marijuana is different from manufacturing methamphetamine. Possession of marijuana is different from possession of heroin. Individuals accused of drug possession or any drug crime need a knowledgeable lawyer to explain the various charges and their consequences.

Penalties for Drug Charges

Attorneys have decreasing ability to bargain over sentencing, as there is mandatory sentencing for many drug crime convictions. That is why it is so important to get the charges reduced whenever possible. I will file motions to suppress evidence whenever possible. This can result in charges being reduced for lack of evidence. Whatever the drug charge, I will walk you through the process in a way that allows you to understand your options and the consequences. I work hard minimize the non-judicial consequences related to immigration status, student loan eligibility, and your driver's license.

I Help When a Child Faces a Drug Charge

Parents whose child is charged with a drug offense face a particularly challenging time. They can be assured that I will do everything to help their child, minimizing the consequences of his or her lapse in judgment, and helping them obtain an alternative sentence whenever that is possible.

If you or a family member is facing drug charges, contact a Massachusetts lawyer who knows the difficulty of your situation. I handle all types of drug charges, including possession, manufacture, trafficking, and cultivation. Call me, Joseph M. Griffin, Jr., to begin to protect your rights and minimize the penalties of a drug charge.

Recreational Drugs are Seldom Viewed As Such by Massachusetts Courts. Protect Your Rights. Contact a Boston Defense Lawyer.