Frederick County Drug Lawyers

If you're facing drug charges in Frederick County, you're likely nervous about how the charges may affect your future. Will they affect your job? Your personal life? Your freedom? Unfortunately, drug charges have the potential to affect all of these areas and more. A criminal record can have lasting consequences long after the case is resolved in court. This is why it's particularly important to consult with a local criminal defense attorney as soon as you are arrested or when you believe you might be under investigation.

The drug attorneys with Price Benowitz LLP have handled numerous drug cases. From marijuana cases to felony trafficking charges, having such experience can prove beneficial as you're reassured you've put your confidence in someone who knows the system.

Although there are many potential criminal drug charges you could be facing, here are just a few that the attorneys at Price Benowitz LLP have experience in handling:

·         Marijuana Possession

·         Possession of a Controlled Substance

·         Drug Trafficking

·         Manufacturing

·         Drug Distribution

·         Cultivation

·         Possession of Paraphernalia

·         Possession with Intent to Distribute

Will You Have to Go to Prison?

This is the most common question people facing Frederick County drug charges ask. But the answer isn't so simple. The laws surrounding Maryland drug crimes are complex and can be confusing. Your potential penalty not only depends on the amount of drugs you were found with but the charge and your criminal history. The only way to know for certain what sort of penalties you face is by consulting with a criminal defense attorney.

Some Frederick County drug charges are misdemeanors, while others are more serious felonies. Nearly all of them have the potential for some jail time. Your ability to avoid the harshest of penalties is determined by the specific facts of your particular case. Your lawyer can help you understand all of your options.

From challenging the evidence against you to negotiating a plea bargain that will help you avoid jail time, your lawyer is there to work on your behalf for the best results possible.