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Drug Possession Lawyers | Birmingham Office
1500 Urban Center Drive, Suite 450, Birmingham, AL 35242
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2107 5th Ave N., Suite 301, Birmingham, AL 35203
Drug Possession Lawyers | Hoover Office | Serving Birmingham, AL
101 Riverchase Parkway East, Hoover, AL 35244
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505 North 20th Street, Suite 825, Birmingham, AL 35203
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500 Office Park Drive, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35223
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2127 1st Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203
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1929 3rd Ave N, Suite 500, Birmingham, AL 35203
Drug Possession Lawyers | Birmingham Office
400 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35216
Drug Possession Lawyers | Birmingham Office
3300 Cahaba Rd, Ste 300, Birmingham, AL 35223
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2001 Park Place, Suite 1300, Birmingham, AL 35203
Drug Possession Lawyers | Birmingham Office
1914 Fourth Ave North, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203
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1 Chase Corporate Center, Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35244
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2205 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35203
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2107 5th Ave. N, Suite 201, Birmingham, AL 35203
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1275 Center Point Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35215
Drug Possession Lawyers | Birmingham Office
One Perimeter Park South, Suite 100-N, Birmingham, AL 35243
Drug Possession Lawyers | Birmingham Office
1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 1700, Birmingham, AL 35203
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2100 SouthBridge Parkway, Suite 650, Birmingham, AL 35209
Drug Possession Lawyers | Pelham Office | Serving Birmingham, AL
3590-B Pelham Pkwy, Suite 254, Pelham, AL 35124
Drug Possession Lawyers | Birmingham Office
1320 Alford Ave, Suite 202, Birmingham, AL 35226
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2320 Arlington Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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2027 2nd Ave N, Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35203-4319
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Drug Possession
Drug possession is the illegal possession of a controlled substance. Essentially, to be convicted of a drug possession charge, you knowingly must have a controlled substance in your possession or within your proximity, like storing it in your vehicle. Drug possession can also include having a device used for the consumption of a controlled substance. This is a criminal offense under both Alabama state law as well as federal law.
Types of Drug Possession Charges
Sometimes drug possession is referred to as actual possession or “constructive” possession, meaning that an individual knowingly has access to and control of a controlled substance but it is not on the person. Some common ways for constructive possession occur is when a person knowingly stores an illegal controlled substance in their car or at their home. Possessing a smaller quantity of a controlled substance for personal use is commonly known as “simple possession.“
What Is A Controlled Substance?
Federal law as well as state law determines the severity of drug possession charges based on the type of drug and divides them into different “schedules.” Each schedule is based on the potential for dependency and abuse. This sliding scale of schedules starts with Schedule V drugs, having the lowest risk, and increases in severity up to Schedule I, posing the most severe risk.
- Schedule I: Heroin, ecstasy, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana, peyote
- Schedule II: Methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, methadone, phencyclidine (PCP), fentanyl
- Schedule III: Anabolic steroids, ketamine, barbiturates, testosterone, Tylenol with codeine
- Schedule IV: Valium, Xanax, Tramadol
- Schedule V: Other unlawfully obtained prescription drugs and cough medicines like Robitussin with codeine
What sort of issues can I seek legal help with?
Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances – such as being charged with a crime – where you should always seek experienced legal help.
What to Expect from an Initial Consultation
- Seek to determine whether the attorney can represent you. There is no one-size-fits-all legal solution and it may turn out your needs are better served by an attorney in a different specialization.
- It’s important to find a legal ally who is both competent in the law and someone you can trust to protect your interests.
- Discuss how the practice’s billing works and discuss possible additional charges or fees that may arise during or after the resolution of your case.
An attorney consultation should provide you with enough information so that you can make an informed decision on whether to proceed with legal help.
Does firm size matter?
For most consumer legal issues, the size of the practice is much less important than the experience, competence, and reputation of the attorney(s) handling your case. Among the most important factors when choosing an attorney are your comfort level with the attorney or practice and the attorney’s track record in bringing about quick, successful resolutions to cases similar to yours.
Common legal terms explained
Personal jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority over a person, in order to bind that person to the judgment of the court, based on minimum contacts. International Shoe Co v. Washington is a landmark Supreme Court case outlining the scope of a state court’s reach in personal jurisdiction.