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Virginia Drug Posession Lawyers

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Defense Against Possession Of Marijuana & Other Serious Drug Charges

Drug charges carry serious consequences. Whether you are a parent of a college student facing drug charges, or you yourself are facing these charges, it is essential to work with a lawyer who has experience with this type of case and who will focus on doing whatever it takes to help you.

As a Virginia drug crime attorney, I defend clients charged with a wide range of drug crimes, including possession, trafficking and distribution. I focus a large portion of my drug crime defense practice on helping local college and university students. I have represented clients from most colleges and universities in Virginia, including:

  • The University of Richmond
  • The Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Virginia State University
  • The University of Virginia
  • The College of William & Mary
Case Results:

  • Chesterfield Dropped Possession of a Controlled Substance Charge
  • Reduced Distribution of Marijuana Felony Charge
  • Dismissed Possession of Marijuana charge in Hopewell, VA
  • Two Dismissed Possession of Marijuana Charges
If you are a college or university student, or the parent of a college-age student who has been charged with a drug-related crime, the sooner you contact me, the better. From the very beginning, I will begin my research and preparation to make sure you or your child gets the best outcome possible under the circumstances.

Serving The Greater Richmond Area

I have criminal defense experience in many different courts in the Richmond Area. Contact me today if you or a loved one have a pending drug related charge in:

Making the Best Case Possible 

I have handled dozens of drug-related cases involving cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, and other drugs. As the defense attorney in these cases, I focus on finding whatever I can to improve my clients’ chances.

I can often find extenuating circumstances that help me work with the prosecutor to have charges minimized or dropped. For example, if you have been charged with possession with the intent to distribute for having a large quantity of marijuana or cocaine, I might be able to get the charges reduced to simple possession. This can mean the difference between facing five to 40 years in jail and getting no jail time. Or it could mean the difference between facing a felony conviction and having the charge totally dismissed if it is reduced to a first offender possession of marijuana.

I am also often able to find errors or search and seizure violations on the part of the police that will cause essential evidence to be suppressed. Without evidence, the state does not have a case. Sometimes the traffic stop is not good, and sometimes the search warrant that was issued had no probable cause. I recently represented a client who has nine felony charges TOTALLY DISMISSED because the search warrant lacked probable cause. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case and past results do not guarantee or predict a future outcome.

At every stage of a case, there are things I can do to help minimize the overall negative impact on your life.

Virginia Drug Possession Defense Attorney

If you are facing possession of marijuana or other drug crime charges, call 804-312-3437 or contact me online for a free initial consultation.

Recent Articles

New Kent, Virginia Underage Possession of Alcohol Dismissed, University of Richmond student

By Daniel Leavitt • 28 Oct, 2018
New Kent, Virginia Underage Possession of Alcohol Consequences Every criminal charge carries the possibility of consequences. Underage possession of alcohol is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. As such it carries the possibility of:  up to one year in jail a fine up to $2500 but mandatory $500 or 50 hours of community service license[...] The post New Kent, Virginia Underage Possession of Alcohol Dismissed, University of Richmond student appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

University Underage Possession of Marijuana and Underage Possession of Alcohol Charges DISMISSED

By Daniel Leavitt • 26 Sep, 2018
We have represented many hundreds, if not thousands of college students over the years charged with offenses ranging from traffic violations to possession of marijuana, alcohol and assault and battery. As a college student preparing to enter the “real world” it is especially important to maintain a clean record. In this economy, employers are scrutinizing[...] The post University Underage Possession of Marijuana and Underage Possession of Alcohol Charges DISMISSED appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

How to Beat a Possession Charge in Virginia and How Many Years in Jail for Drug Possession?

By Daniel Leavitt • 29 Sep, 2017
How to beat a possession charge in Virginia is complicated. The drug laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia are very strict. How many years in jail for drug possession? Even a simple possession charge can land you in jail for quite a while. Especially if it is a second or subsequent conviction. Here are the[...] The post How to Beat a Possession Charge in Virginia and How Many Years in Jail for Drug Possession? appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

Possession of Marijuana in Virginia: What Are the Laws?

By Daniel Leavitt • 17 Aug, 2017
The use of marijuana has become more accepted recently. This is true for recreational and medicinal use. Currently, medical marijuana is legal to some extent in 29 states and the District of Columbia. Eight states (plus D.C.) have passed legislation to open the doors for recreational use. With this social movement to legalize and normalize[...] The post Possession of Marijuana in Virginia: What Are the Laws? appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS FELONY CHARGE REDUCED

By Daniel Leavitt • 20 Mar, 2013
Distribution of Marijuana Felony Charge Reduced in Colonial Heights, Virginia Today in Colonial Heights General District Court, I represented a client charged with a serious Distribution of Marijuana class 5 felony under the Code of Virginia section 18.2-248.1 which states: Ҥ 18.2-248.1. Penalties for sale, gift, distribution or possession with intent to sell, give or[...] The post COLONIAL HEIGHTS FELONY CHARGE REDUCED appeared first on Leavitt & Martin.

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