Top New Market, AL Drug Possession Lawyers Near You
Drug Possession Lawyers | Athens Office | Serving New Market, AL
PO Box 928, Athens, AL 35612
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
521 Madison St SE, Suite 202, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
200 Clinton Avenue West, Suite 900, Huntsville, AL 35801-4900
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
100 Jefferson Street South, Suite 100C, Huntsville, AL 35801-4849
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
221 Longwood Drive Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
320 Clinton Avenue East, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
200 Clinton Avenue W, Suite 110, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
1008 Oakwood Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35811
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
333 Franklin Street Southeast, Suite 400, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
102 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
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305 Church St SW, Suite 800, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
107 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
1000 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Drug Possession Lawyers | Athens Office | Serving New Market, AL
213 South Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 35611
Drug Possession Lawyers | Huntsville Office | Serving New Market, AL
111 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
New Market Drug Possession Information
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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
Best Time to Seek Legal Help
No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.
Tips on Approaching an Initial Attorney Consultation
- Use the consultation as a means of gaining a better understanding of your legal situation.
- Ask the attorney how many cases similar to yours he/she has handled. An attorney’s experience and knowledge can speak to their expertise (or lack of) in addressing your situation.
- Your attorney should be able to articulate roughly how long a case like yours will take to resolve and what sort of procedures to expect.
- Determine how comfortable you are working with the lawyer and/or law firm.
How to Find the Right Attorney
- Determine the area of law that relates to your issue. Attorneys specialize in specific practice areas around legal issues within the broad field of law.
- Seek out recommendations from friends, family, and colleagues. A successful attorney or practice will typically have many satisfied clients.
- Set up consultation appointments to get a better understanding of your case as well as gauge your comfort level with different attorneys. Find the attorney who is the right fit for your needs.
Common legal terms explained
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.