Drug Possession Charges

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Even though social attitudes toward drug use and addiction are changing, it is still illegal to possess a wide range of controlled substances. In many cases, a conviction can still mean serious consequences. This is even true for marijuana in some states. Knowing the law is essential to protecting your future, because a conviction for drug possession can affect job and housing opportunities. there are several defenses when facing drug possession charges. If police violate your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure, the evidence they obtain can be thrown out. There can also be issues with the crime lab analysis. Roadside tests can be inaccurate. Drug testing can also produce high rates of false positives. Defendants can also claim they were entrapped. entrapment means that the government or its agents tried to get someone to commit a crime so that they can prosecute them. Other defenses might exist, such as arguing that you did not know about or have control over the drugs. A criminal defense attorney can explain if any of these defenses apply to your case.