Drug Crimes Lawyer | Expert Trial Lawyer For The Accused

For the past fifty years, the United States has spent billions of dollars on drug-related crimes and enforcement.  From petty possession to major trafficking operations, law enforcement has targeted every aspect of the American drug culture.  As a result, those facing a drug charge can be subject to a grossly disproportionate sentence, even for simple drug possession, ruining millions of lives. 

The Matthew James, PLLC, has successfully dealt with dozens of drug-related cases and has the trial experience to create a solid defense.  It’s important you schedule your consultation as soon as possible for the best results, for waiting can lead to lost contact with witnesses, plea offers missed, and other adverse consequences putting yourself in a deeper hole than you already were.

The War on Drugs in America | A Trillion Dollar Effort

As a result of our nation’s aggressive stance on drugs and narcotics, the law has become quite fleshed out and stratified over decades of aggressive drug litigation.  The catalyst of the War on Drugs is the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, which established a classification system for drugs, plants and chemical substances.  The U.S has spent over a trillion dollars on the War on Drugs since 1970. 

Drug offenses can be split into two basic categories: possession and trafficking/distribution.

Drug possession accounts for well over a million arrests per year, with many of those arrests targeting minorities.  While the American viewpoint of simple possession appears to be changing, there still are steep punishments for possession.  Possession charges are split into simple possession and possession with the intent to distribute, with the latter carrying more severe consequences significantly.  In Texas and Washington, D.C., possession of small amounts of drugs is considered a misdemeanor, but the punishment will vary based on the type and quantity of the drug.

Drug trafficking/distribution carries much stiffer penalties than drug possession. Drug trafficking and distribution will likely be considered a felony, as opposed to a misdemeanor.  Just like possession, though, the consequences are contingent on the type of drug, amount of the drug, and how it was distributed (sold to minors, sold in certain states, etc.).  However, if found guilty, you may spend years behind bars and pay fines in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

These laws and their consequences are devastating for anyone accused or convicted of committing these offenses.  You will want an experienced trial lawyer in your corner when facing charges this serious.

What Matthew James Can Do For Your Case

As you can see, being accused of a drug-related crime is a grave matter.  Experienced trial lawyers like Matthew James can give you the absolute best possible outcome for your case.  If you or someone you know is up against any of these charges, schedule your consultation immediately.