Massachusetts Drug Laws

MA Drug Lawyer - Criminal Defense

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Almost every police department in Massachusetts has a unit especially assigned to the investigation and prosecution of drug activity. Many of their investigations utilize tricks that could violate your rights under the Constitution of the United States of America and the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights. An experienced trial attorney will ensure that your rights are protected.

It does not matter what your stature in life is. Whether you are a college student accused of possession of marijuana, or an individual charged with trafficking in cocaine or heroine, or a wealthy business individual who has an addiction to a particular drug, the skills employed by highly trained law enforcement officers place you at a disadvantage, which is why you need a dedicated and experienced trial lawyer to represent your interests in your case. You need an attorney keeps current on the state of search and seizure law which regularly changes through decisions from our State Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court. This is especially true in Massachusetts because money of our drug crimes carry minimum mandatory jail or prison sentences. Especially with Massachusetts school zone laws and other tough drug laws that carry a minimum mandatory jail or prison sentence.

In many areas, Massachusetts has greater protections from unreasonable police searches and seizures than does the federal government under the United States Constitution. Always be polite to the police officers. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. If the police asks to talk to you or search your car or your house then politely tell them no, and inform them you wish to talk to a lawyer. If the police have a search warrant, be polite and quiet. Do not answer any questions. Tell the police that you want to speak with a lawyer.

In addition to the criminal consequences, a conviction of a drug crime may result in the Registry of Motor Vehicles suspending your license. Be aware of the different options available to you. Call Couturier Law today to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney who is compassionate about your situation and will work hard to defend you.

Call now, contact us for your free initial consultation the attorney will sit down with you and go over the specifics of your case. Every case is different because the facts are unique to each case. We will go over the relevant defenses to your case and give you an assessment. Then you can decide if you want to hire us to represent you.

To consult with a lawyer about your Massachusetts drug legal defense options or other Massachusetts drug law questions or criminal matter, please contact us at (508) 559-2240. We will be happy to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation.

GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS - Excerpt
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
Chapter 94C: Section 34. Unlawful possession of particular controlled substances, including heroin and marijuana. This chapter covers possession of drugs in Massachusetts.

The three most commonly charged possession crimes are heroin, a class A substance, cocaine, a class B substance, and marihuana, a class D substance.

Heroin carries up to 2 years in jail for a first offense and up to 2 1/2 for a second, or 2 1/2 to 5 years in state prison.

Cocaine carries up to 1 year in jail for a first offense and up to 2 for a second.

A typical result for first offense possession of Class D Marijuana is 6 months probation then dismissal. A conviction for possession of Marijuana or any other drug offense carries a 1 year loss of drivers license.

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