Defending You Against Drug Charges
If you've been charged with drug possession, delivery or manufacture, don't take any chances with your criminal defense. The State of Oregon obtains a massive number of drug convictions every year, and many of these convictions lead to severe prison-filling consequences.
Contact David L. DenHartigh, Attorney at Law, based in Salem, Oregon, to discuss what we can do to fight the drug charges you face.
Handling a Wide Variety of Charges
Drug possession is probably the most common drug charge and can involve significant jail time, but other charges, such as possession with intent to sell and drug manufacturing, can lead to consequences that are even more serious.
If you are convicted, the consequences will depend on the specific charge, the facts of your case and your criminal record. Among the most common drugs for which possession and other crimes are prosecuted include:
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamine (crystal meth)
- Cocaine and crack cocaine
- Psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
- Ecstasy (MDMA)
- Heroin
- Prescription medications
Understanding Your Defense Options
There are various ways of defending against drug charges. Your defense will be based on the particular facts of your case, but there are several common themes in many defense cases.
Search and seizure issues are particularly important. Evidence from an illegal search cannot be used to convict you. A warrantless search of your property or a traffic stop not backed by probable cause may have been illegal and prevent the prosecution from using evidence so obtained.
Oregon also has a Medical Marijuana Act that provides defenses in the Oregon courts against some marijuana charges.
Prescription fraud is another important category of drug charges, involving legal but highly regulated prescription medications. If you are facing any drug charge, you should contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
