Methamphetamine, or crystal meth, possession or distribution charges can adversely affect your life in many ways. You could lose your job, a professional license, your child custody and visitation rights, and more.
I have more than 25 years experience as a Northern Virginia criminal defense attorney. I can evaluate your situation and provide defense strategies that produce the best possible outcome.
Defining the Charges
Possession implies that the amount found was limited to your own use. A distribution charge signals the arresting officer's belief that you were selling, attempting to sell or holding the drug for future distribution. In the case of methamphetamine, you will be charged with distribution if the state believes you are manufacturing the drug in a meth lab.
Unfortunately, many officers take the stance that even a small amount constitutes distribution. You face felony penalties if you are charged with distribution, which are harsher than those for misdemeanor charges.
I have been a criminal defense lawyer for more than 25 years and am well grounded in the complexities of methamphetamine manufacture, possession and distribution charges. I use this knowledge to forcefully and effectively advocate for clients facing methamphetamine charges.
First Offense
If this is your first charge of distribution of methamphetamine, you have options. I will thoroughly investigate your charge to explore whether negotiation is a preferred strategy to reduce the charge and your penalties.
Multiple Offenses
In federal court, second and subsequent drug offenses carry mandatory jail sentencing guidelines. For every client and every criminal charge, I search diligently for weaknesses in the prosecution's case. Sometimes there is just not enough evidence to support a methamphetamine possession or distribution charge.
I also evaluate every detail of your case to see whether the police or prosecutors used any improper procedures. If so, I have strong leverage to negotiate your charge and penalties. The work I do on behalf of my clients is solidly backed by more than 25 years of experience defending them against methamphetamine charges in Fairfax County and across Northern Virginia.
Free Consultation
If you have been charged with methamphetamine possession or distribution, contact me today at 703-763-0278 to set up a free consultation. I accept major credit cards. My law practice has helped find solutions to these serious charges. Let me help you today.
