Cleveland Drug Possession Attorney

Representing the Accused in Drug Crimes Cases

Drug possession charges can carry serious consequences. No matter the type or amount of drug involved, you need a proven and experienced defense advocate on your side. At HMW Law, we truly care about protecting our clients’ rights and freedoms. When you call on us, you can rest assured knowing your case is in dedicated hands.

Ohio is known for having complex drug laws, which means you need a qualified drug crime attorney on your side to defend your charges. Our Cleveland drug possession lawyers know the ins and outs of Ohio State laws. We can put our knowledge and resources to work, preparing a solid defense on your behalf. Don’t go through this difficult time alone!

Penalties for Drug Possession in Ohio

While most states classify drug crimes by substance and quantity, Ohio takes a much different approach. There are “bulk amounts” for all controlled substances, and depending on the type of drug you were caught with, there will be a different consequences.

You could be facing the following penalties:

• Jail time
• Serious fines and fees
• Probation
• Other consequences

You could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony drug crime, depending on the bulk amount and type of drug involved. Whether you were charged with possession of marijuana or cocaine, it is crucial that you retain effective legal representation as soon as possible.

Cleveland Drug Possession Defenses

Your Cleveland drug possession lawyer can dispute the content of your charges. For one, the prosecution must prove beyond doubt that you both knew of the drug’s presence in the vicinity and that the substance was illegal. If you were unaware of either of these, it could be difficult to charge you with possession.

It can be hard to prove conclusively that you were fully aware of something’s existence and since criminal charges require proof beyond reasonable doubt, the onus is on the prosecution to establish your knowledge of the drug’s presence and location.

Further, if your rights were violated by law enforcement, for example, if the drugs were found by means of an illegal search and seizure, whatever substances found by police can be thrown out of court. Officers are required to respect your rights at all times and if they searched you or your home or vehicle without a warrant or probable cause, your charges can be dropped.

Contact HMW Law – Free Evaluation

You need to protect your rights and your freedoms. By calling on our Cleveland drug possession lawyers, you get qualified and equipped legal support from a firm that offers:

• Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to all of our clients
• FREE consultation – discuss your case at no cost to you
• Top priority focused on client success
• Decades of combined experience
• Thousands of cases handled — numerous “not guilty” case results
• Selection to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association