Representing People Accused of Drug Offenses
If you've been arrested on drug charges, you need to know the answers to some critical questions. Did the police follow the law in investigating your case? Does the prosecutor have solid evidence against you? If someone informed against you, is that person credible?
An experienced drug defense attorney can get answers to those questions. At the MacDonald Law Office, we know how to get those answers because, as former Wicomico County prosecutors, we dealt with these issues every day. We saw the mistakes police and prosecutors make and the opportunities that exist for defendants.
Contact our offices in Salisbury and Ocean City to schedule a free consultation to discuss what we can do to defend you against drug charges and potentially help you avoid jail, fines and a criminal record.
Fighting the Consequences of Drug Crime Conviction
We defend clients against a wide range of Maryland drug charges involving illegal drugs such as cocaine and marijuana as well as prescription drugs such as Vicodin and OxyContin. Common charges that we handle include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Simple possession
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Hand-to-hand distribution
- Conspiracy to distribute
- Trafficking
- Illegal possession of prescription drugs
- Prescription fraud
Conviction on any of these charges can have significant long-term consequences. Jail time may or may not be involved, but either way, the charge will end up on your criminal record, potentially affecting your future employment.
If you do not have a past conviction on a drug charge, you may be eligible for probation before judgment, which keeps a conviction off your record if you comply with the terms of the probation. We can help you decide whether this is the right option for you.
Addressing Police Misconduct in Searches and Seizures
One major issue in many drug cases is the search and seizure methods followed by the police. If a search was conducted unlawfully, the evidence produced by that search can generally be suppressed. For instance, seizures of drugs from cars during unlawful traffic stops — such as stops motivated by illegal profiling — can often be suppressed.
We are prepared to fight police misconduct, if it exists in your case, and stand up for your rights. Contact us to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer about your options for dealing with a drug charge.
