Raleigh Misdemeanor Drug Possession Attorney

North Carolina Marijuana Arrest Defense Lawyer

Do not be misled into thinking that a misdemeanor drug charge is not a serious offense. It is, and you may be facing potentially serious consequences if convicted.

At The Law Offices of J. Randolph Ingram, II, criminal defense attorney Ingram defends clients throughout the Raleigh-Durham area who have been charged with misdemeanor drug possession. If you are facing charges, do not wait to contact a Raleigh misdemeanor drug possession attorney.

Building a Drug Possession Defense Case

There may be a number of potential defense options that apply to your case. Our firm will consider the following when building your case:

• Was there probable cause to make the arrest? We will work to determine if the police officer had a valid reason to stop your car or arrest you.
• Are you charged with actual or constructive possession? There is a difference. Actual possession means that you were directly in possession of the drug. Constructive possession means that you were in close proximity to the drug, and therefore assumed to be the owner.
• Was the drug tested? Especially in marijuana cases, many police officers simply smell the substance and make a judgment whether the substance is indeed marijuana. Proper testing should be done to ensure the substance in question is illegal.

Post-Conviction Options

For first-time misdemeanor drug offenders, deferred prosecution may be an option. The program may require taking a drug or alcohol class and avoiding any subsequent offenses in the following six to twelve months. If successfully completed, deferred prosecution can dismiss the criminal charge.

If you have been convicted of misdemeanor drug possession, you may be able to get your record cleared through a criminal expungement. Talk to a Raleigh misdemeanor drug possession attorney to find out if this is a viable option for you.

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To speak to a Raleigh misdemeanor drug possession attorney, contact our law firm online or call 1-888-878-3070.