Chicago Drug Crime Attorney

Drug Crime Defense in Chicago

State drug charges can result in long prison terms, but usually present less severe penalties and less severe minimum mandatory sentences than federal drug charges. If you are facing a drug crime offense, the first and most important move to make is to get a Chicago criminal defense attorney with a record in court for defending all types of misdemeanor or felony drug crimes. At Goldman & Associates, we are known for our aggressive approach in court when defending individuals who are accused of felony or misdemeanor drug crimes.

Drug Crime Lawyer in Chicago

Arrests on federal charges usually come after a long investigation by the DEA or other federal police agency, and evidence is collected over an extended period of time to build a case against a large importer or trafficker of various illegal substances. Charges filed at the state level usually take place much more quickly, such as when you are stopped for a broken tail light, traffic violation, or DUI, or other "probable cause". They can also be filed in undercover operations when an agent poses as a drug buyer or seller, or in other arrests such as sting operations for prostitution, when arrested for disorderly conduct or other crime.

Our constitution protects us from certain police actions, and in order to arrest you or stop you there must be probable cause. Illegal search and seizure is one possible defense in a drug crime charge, as overzealous police, in an effort to come through with an arrest could violate your rights and fail to uphold the law. No one is above the law in these matters, and when we bring the violation to the attention of the court, the case can potentially be dismissed, as illegally gained evidence is not admissible in court.

If you are stopped for a traffic infraction and the police ask you if they can search your car, you risk your own future when you agree access to your vehicle beyond what they are allowed under law. If they find illegal drugs, you have allowed the search and the evidence they find will be admissible in court. You can say no, and call our law office to take action to reduce the damage to your life and future.

Our drug crime defense lawyer is very familiar with all types of defenses in drug crime cases, and is ready to initiate your defense. The earlier we are involved the more likely we can develop a compelling defense case, and help you to avoid the pitfalls you can experience while being in custody. You must protect your rights and remain silent until we arrive.

Contact a Chicago drug crime attorney from our firm at once if you are accused of a drug offense, whether a felony or misdemeanor.