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Experienced Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer for Drug Crimes Defendants
The criminal penalties for drug crimes convictions are increasingly harsh in Massachusetts and throughout the United States. Many drug crimes carry mandatory minimum jail sentences. Long-term consequences include carrying a criminal record with a drug crimes conviction on it, which can impact your ability to get a job.
Even if the drug crimes charge you face is "merely" a misdemeanor possession charge, it is critically important to hire an experienced drug crimes defense lawyer to protect your legal rights.
Recreational drugs are seldom viewed as such by Massachusetts courts. Protect your legal rights. Contact an experienced Boston criminal defense lawyer.
My name is Joseph M. Griffin, Jr. and I am a lifelong Massachusetts resident with 10-plus years' criminal law experience. I have built a reputation as a serious defense attorney who is not afraid to try cases.
Regardless of the circumstances by which you came to be facing drug crimes charges, I will work to ensure that your trial or other criminal proceeding is conducted properly and that you are treated fairly. To begin building a strong defense for drug crime charges, contact my downtown Boston law office for a private appointment.
Massachusetts Drug Laws Are Complex · Drug Crimes Investigations Are Confusing
Massachusetts drug law can be complex. Possible penalties depend on several factors, including the type of drug, the amount seized and the perceived intentions of the accused.
If you are accused of drug trafficking, the charge and penalty are different from simple possession, which is different from possession with intent to distribute. A teenager dealing a small amount of pot to friends at the mall is different from someone caught with two kilos of cocaine or heroin. Growing marijuana is different from manufacturing Ecstasy. Possession of marijuana is different from possession of methamphetamine or prescription narcotics. Possession on or near school property or a park can trigger a separate school zone charge carrying mandatory minimum time. Individuals accused of drug possession or any drug crimes need a knowledgeable drug crimes defense attorney to explain the various charges and their consequences. This is especially true of all drug crimes.
Possible Penalties for Drug Charges: The Importance of Reducing the Charges
Attorneys have decreasing ability to bargain over sentencing in drug crimes cases, because Massachusetts imposes mandatory sentencing for many drug crime convictions. This lack of bargaining power is why it is so important to get the charges reduced or dismissed whenever possible. I will file motions to suppress evidence whenever possible. This can result in charges being reduced or dismissed for lack of evidence.
Whatever type of criminal drug charge you face, I will walk you through the process in a way that helps you understand your options and the consequences. I work hard to minimize the non-judicial consequences of a drug crimes arrest or conviction such as effect on immigration status and driving privileges.
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, to minimize the consequences of his or her lapse in judgment, and to help them obtain an alternative sentence whenever possible.
If you or a family member is facing drug charges, contact my downtown Boston law office for a private consultation. Call 617-742-1663 or 866-605-8922 or use my online contact form.
