New Orleans Drug Charge Defense Lawyer
A criminal conviction on your record can quickly taint your future. It can make getting into college, obtaining scholarships, obtaining an apartment or even getting a job difficult. Therefore, if you are facing drug charges, it is important to hire a lawyer who is understands drug laws and how to aggressively defend your rights and works to keep the drug charge off your record.
Contact a criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of John J. Finckbeiner, Jr. to schedule a free initial consultation about your case.
Aggressive Defense Against Louisiana Drug Charges
The strongest evidence in most narcotics possession cases is the confiscated drugs. However, police must follow the Constitution when collecting evidence to support the drug charges. Evidence that is collected illegally, such as without a valid search warrant, should be ruled inadmissible for use in court. At the Law Office of John J. Finckbeiner, Jr., we work hard to expose flaws in police investigations and we promptly file motions to suppress evidence on the basis of search and seizure violations, as well as "confessions" brought about by Miranda Rights violations. Without the confiscated drugs as evidence or a confession, the prosecution may have no choice but to reduce or even drop charges.
Our law firm handles drug charges involving:
- Marijuana possession
- Simple drug possession
- Possession with intent
- Distribution
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Other state drug offenses
Louisiana has one of the highest rates for incarceration for people convicted of drug possession or other drug charges. It is critical to talk with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to begin preparing your defense. In many first offense cases, it may be possible to obtain a deferred judgment or sentence - the charge is dismissed and does not go on your record as long as you complete a drug treatment program successfully.
Arrested for drug possession? Contact an attorney at the Law Office of John J. Finckbeiner, Jr. to schedule a free initial consultation.
