Drugs are related to crime through the effects they have on the user's behavior and by generating violence and other illegal activity. Most directly, it is a crime to possess drugs classified as having a potential for abuse (such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and amphetamines).

Someone facing a Federal drug charge can get leniency by identifying other players. Someone arrested by local law enforcement could end up in the Federal system because of decisions made in private between State and Federal prosecutors ? and there is generally no appeal if a case is handed over to the Federal authorities.

The Federal system is notorious for the severity of its mandatory minimum sentences for possession of even small amounts of drugs. In addition, Federal prisons have essentially abolished parole, which has led to huge growth in the Federal prison population. While far more people are in State facilities on drug charges ? about 400,000 to 500,000 ? by comparison they make up between 20 to 25 percent of that prison population.

It takes a firm with the confidence and know-how to deal with Federal and State authorities when it comes to defending individuals against drug criminal charges. If you have been accused or charged with such a crime, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately. Early intervention in criminal matters, specifically drug offenses, has helped us achieve some outstanding results, and will be pivotal to the outcome of your case.

We know that there are thousands of innocent people spending time in prison for something they didn't do. This is the driving force behind this firm ? the most powerful criminal defense law firm in the country.

What Makes Us So Successful?
We have developed the most innovative, aggressive and dynamic defense strategies in the nation to protect our clients' rights. We prepare every case for trial rather than rushing to a plea bargain. Our extensive preparation and phenomenal courtroom reputation actually keep most cases from trial and generate superior results. Click here to learn more about our unique business model.

Employ the Power of a Team
Collectively, we have more than 250 years of experience defending clients charged with very serious crimes in State and Federal Courts across America. While most defendants must rely on a single lawyer who may carry a heavy case load, our clients are provided the resources of a full defense team managed by a responsive case manager and skilled lead counsel. This teamwork is critical in delivering our high level of service. Click here to meet our elite defense team.

Areas of Practice
While some law firms practice in multiple areas of law, we focus our practice entirely on criminal defense. We handle most types of serious state and federal crimes with particular specialization in defending drug offenses:

• Conspiracy
• Cultivation
• Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Possession
• Possession for Sale
• Prescription Fraud
• Trafficking