Philadelphia Drug Crimes Lawyer

If you have been charged with a Pennsylvania drug offense, you are in serious trouble. Simple possession of drugs can carry up to a one year sentence and $5,000 fine. If you are charged with possession of a quantity that shows intent to distribute, minimum mandatory sentencing ranges from one to eight years in a state penitentiary.

Philadelphia drug crimes lawyer, Randolph Goldman will pursue all options in your defense. Don't lose your opportunity to be found not guilty. Contact our Philadelphia criminal defense law firm to arrange a free consultation about how to fight the charges.

Don't Talk - Walk!

If you are charged with drug-related crimes, talk to a Philadelphia drug crimes lawyer before answering any questions or making any statement to police or prosecutors. Anything you say limits your opportunity to defend yourself later. They cannot hold silence against you.

The first strategy a smart criminal defense lawyer will use against drug charges is to get the drugs thrown out as evidence. Philadelphia drug crimes defense attorney Goldman may be able to show that the drugs were found in an illegal search and seizure. He may demonstrate to the jury that they were not your drugs. Whatever your situation, you can trust that he will do all he can to eliminate the evidence against you and fight the charges.

Criminal Attorney Defending Charges of Drug Possession in West Chester

Our Philadelphia criminal defense law firm is prepared to handle a full range of drug charges:

• Drug possession: marijuana (pot), crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth), speed, cocaine (coke), heroin, ecstasy (MDMA), LSD (acid), steroids, prescription drugs and other illegal narcotics
• Intent to distribute
• Drug trafficking, smuggling, and conspiracy
• Drug manufacturing, cultivation of marijuana, possession of ephedrine or other chemicals for manufacturing
• Federal drug crimes
• Other drug crimes including drug charges involving domestic violence, charges involving guns or firearms or drug charges involving minors

For more detailed discussion on drug crimes, view our Drug Crimes Information Center.

Don't spend time in jail if you don't need to.

Even when the evidence is so strong that a conviction is inevitable, our law firm uses effective strategies to minimize the negative consequences. Alternatives to jail or a permanent criminal record may include: Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), community service followed by expungement, Section 17, Section 18, and Intermediate Punishment (IP).

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a drug crime in Pennsylvania, contact criminal defense attorney Randolph Goldman to ensure your rights are protected.