South Carolina Drug Charge Defense Law Firm
Drug possession charges are common in both South Carolina state court and federal court. In most jurisdictions, simply having illegal drugs or legal drugs without a proper prescription will lead to a possession charge.
The exact charges — whether it is felony or misdemeanor possession — and possible sentence depend largely on the amount in your possession. While the government and law enforcement have been cracking down on drugs through harsher penalties, it is still possible to fight to have your charges reduced or dismissed. For helping fighting your drug charges, schedule a free consultation with a Lexington drug possession attorney via e-mail or at 866-645-8743.
Felony and Misdemeanor Drug Possession
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, we represent clients throughout the state facing drug charges in both state and federal court. Depending on the quantity found in your possession, it is not uncommon for drug possession to turn into a charge of possession with intent to distribute (PWID) or even drug trafficking. We defend clients against charges involving possession, distribution or sale, trafficking and manufacture of all scheduled drugs:
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamine and crystal meth, as well as ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine
- Cocaine, including cocaine base, ice, crank and crack
- Heroin
- Vicodin
- Hydrocodone
- Ecstasy, also known as E, X and MDMA
- Morphine
- OxyContin
- GHB
- LSD
In addition to facing large fines and time in prison, if you are convicted of drug possession you may no longer be able to own a firearm, you may lose a business or professional license and you'll have to forfeit certain assets — such as having your house seized if drugs were found on the premises or your car impounded if drugs were found in it.
Defending Against Drug Possession Charges
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our South Carolina illegal search and seizure lawyers review police procedures, eyewitness testimony and the evidence against you to determine if your rights were violated. If a search of your car, person or home was conducted illegally, we move quickly to have the charges dismissed. Where procedures were appropriately followed, we are prepared to work with authorities and explore any legally available options that might get the charges dismissed or reduced. From our Lexington office, our attorneys defend clients against drug charges in communities throughout South Carolina, including Greenville, Spartanburg and Florence.
As seasoned criminal defense lawyers, we have seen how alcoholism, poverty, unemployment and other problems contribute to developing a drug problem. That is why we work hard to take advantage of any opportunity to give our clients a second chance. Prison is a punishment, not a cure for drug addiction. Our attorneys cannot promise that we will be able to have your charges dismissed or prevent you from going to jail, but we will promise to do everything possible to get you the help you need and minimize the charges against you. To learn more about how we can help you through the entire process, contact our office online or call 866-645-8743.
