Get Legal Help With Drug Possession Charges
If you or a loved one has been charged with drug possession, serious problems can result. While it may not land you in prison, possession of even a small amount of a controlled substance can result in a fine or other immediate consequences — and lead to a criminal record that can adversely affect your life for years. Many professionals and students are particularly concerned about the impact a drug conviction (or even a drug charge without a conviction) may have on future career or educational opportunities, or on their ability to obtain a professional license.
If you share these concerns, strong legal representation is available. A skilled defense lawyer may be able to help you successfully fight the charges and, in some cases, seek to clear your record through the legal process of expungement.
Reduce or Eradicate the Impact
At DeGrado Halkovich, LLC, we have helped many clients reduce or eradicate the impact of New Jersey charges related to drug possession such as:
- Simple possession of marijuana (under 50 grams), hashish, cocaine, heroin, meth or another controlled substance
- Underage possession
- Possession with intent to distribute
Depending on the circumstances, our defense strategy could include challenging the evidence or the legality of law enforcement's search and seizure; it may also include treatment and/or diversion programs.
Contact a Bergen and Essex County Drug Crime Attorney
We can help you make sense of the charges and understand your legal rights and options. Call DeGrado Halkovich, LLC, at 201-255-7314 or 800-691-2751 to talk to a Bergen County drug defense attorney by phone, or to schedule an appointment.