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Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia Drug Defense Lawyer

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in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts

Every state in the United States has laws against the possession, use, manufacture and or distribution of controlled substances (drugs). These laws were enacted to minimize the consumption of illegal drugs, lower drug related crimes and deter repeat offenders and drug dealers.  If you have been charged with drug related offense in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, contact us today to speak with a Virginia drug defense lawyer, Maryland drug defense lawyer or Massachusetts drug defense lawyer.

Every state has classified controlled substances into schedules.

The three factors that determine the punishment of those convicted of a drug crime in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts are the quantity of the drug, the classification of the drug per the schedules, and the purpose of the drug's possession.

Production, manufacture and sale of drugs is one of the most serious drug crimes in every state.

A common acronym for possession with intent to distribute drugs is (PWID).

In Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia, all a prosecutor has to do to prove PWID is prove the quantity of the drug in the possession of the person charged with the drug crime.

Most states now have what is called enhanced punishment for those who use juveniles to distribute drugs, specifically target the sale of drugs to minors, or the sale of drugs on or near school property.

Any property that is gained through the sale of illicit substances or used in the course of the drug trade may be seized and forfeited. Frequently, the state or the federal government will seized homes, cars, boats, jewelry as fruits of the drug trade.

The Maryland, Massachusetts & Virginia drug defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. defend clients who are charged with drug offenses. We frequently represent clients who are charged with the following types of controlled substances: marijuana (marihuana), cocaine, crack or heroin.

We have offices in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts to better serve you.

• Our offices in Virginia are in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
• Our offices in Maryland are in Rockville & Annapolis.
• Our office in Massachusetts is in Boston.

Please click on the state, if you wish to read some of the laws regarding drug defense (ex. Marijuana, Marihuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc.) in:

• Virginia Drug Laws
• Maryland Drug Laws
• Massachusetts Drug Laws

If you wish to consult with a Maryland, Massachusetts or Virginia drug defense attorney of SRIS, P.C., please simply call us at 888-437-7747, email or our fast on line form. A criminal defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C. will discuss your case with you and advise you of your options.

Our staff and attorneys in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.

Our drug defense attorneys are licensed to handle drug cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts, however our lawyers defend drug offenses only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.

Please click on attorneys to learn more about the drug lawyers who assist clients with drug charges in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.