DRUG CRIME ATTORNEY
Possession of a Controlled Substance
As many criminal defense lawyers are aware, to be guilty of the crime of possession of a controlled substance in Missouri you need both knowledge and control of the drug or drugs. Without both knowledge and control there can be no possession.Example #1: Bob gets into Dan’s car. Bob does not know that Dan previously placed a bag of marijuana underneath Bob’s seat. Bob is not guilty of the crime of possession even though he might be able to “control” the drugs because he had no knowledge of them.
Example #2: Jim goes over Ben’s house. Ben tells Jim that he has a pound of cocaine located in a safe in his bedroom. At this point Jim is not guilty of the crime of possession because even though he has “knowledge” of the drugs in the safe, he has no ability to control them.
In Missouri, possession of a controlled substance is a felony unless the substance is 35 grams or less of marijuana and then it is a misdemeanor.
Possession of a controlled substance is a serious charge but if you are charged with drug possession, Attorney Justin Summary can help. Contact him today for a free case evaluation.
Distribution, delivery, manufacture
Distribution, Delivery, manufacturing or possession with intent to distribute are very serious felony charges in Missouri. If you are charged with the distribution, delivery or manufacturing of any drug Attorney Justin Summary is who you want fighting for you.Distribution or delivery
Distribution or delivery charges can become even more serious if it is alleged that the drugs were distributed or delivered within two thousand feet of a school or within one thousand feet of government housing or a park.Drug manufacturing
Drug manufacturing charges can be difficult to prove if the culprit is not caught in the act because many of the items used to make drugs are items that can be found in virtually everyone’s home, are legal to purchase and readily available at most stores. If you have been charged with the manufacturing of a drug, lawyer Justin Summary will fight for you.Possession with intent to distribute
Possession with intent to distribute charges are made by the quantity of the drugs, how they are packaged as well as other items found with the drugs such as scales, baggies, large amounts of cash etc.
Drug Trafficking
Depending on the type and amount of drugs involved, a possession charge could turn into a more serious trafficking charge. A trafficking charge can not only result in a lengthy prison sentence, but also can result in no parole for your prison sentence.As you can see, drug charges are serious charges that can result in prison time and thus should be taken seriously. If you are charged with a drug crime in the greater St. Louis area or anywhere else in Missouri, Attorney Justin Summary can help. When you need a criminal defense lawyer with a good understanding of the Missouri drug laws look no further than Attorney Justin Summary of Allan & Summary. He has handled hundreds of drug cases and knows how to defend them. So if you have been charged with a drug crime contact Attorney Justin Summary today for your free case evaluation.
