Felony drug charges reduced after Defense Attorneys help client get sober (2015)

Defense Counsel:

Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

State’s Case:

After traffic accident, Client found with significant quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his car. Client was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute and faced up to 10 years in prison.

Judgement:

Defense attorneys found that client had a long history of substance abuse - that he was a compulsive user, and not a dealer. Defense attorneys had client evaluated and treated in long-term residential treatment program. When client returned from treatment clear and sober, Defense attorneys negotiated a First Offender plea to Simple Possession, with no prison time, no conviction, and a full discharge and record restriction.