Boston Drug Charges

Defense Attorney for Drug Crimes in Massachusetts

Drug charges encompass a broad range of specific criminal offenses that all relate to illegal narcotics or other controlled substances, such as prescription drugs. Under federal law as well as the laws of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, it is illegal to manufacture, cultivate, possess, distribute, sell or traffic specific controlled substances. These are classified according to their level of danger and potential to cause addiction, and their medicinal value (if any.)

The type of drug and the amount will directly affect any Boston drug charges that a defendant may face. For example, a simple marijuana possession offense is much less serious than a cocaine trafficking offense, and the penalties for these may vary greatly. While possession of a small amount of marijuana is likely to be charged as a misdemeanor, drug trafficking involving large amounts of cocaine, heroin or ecstasy will be charged as a felony. A conviction for a drug crime in Boston, Massachusetts may result in a broad range of penalties:

• Imprisonment
• Fines
• Counseling
• Drug Rehabilitation
• Probation

Alternative sentencing may be available to defendants facing lesser drug charges, where rehabilitation would be the order of business rather than punishment alone.

Challenge your Boston, MA Drug Charges

Boston drug charges lawyer Thomas A. Brant has the skill and knowledge necessary to help you challenge the allegations that have been made against you. Whether you have already been arrested or are still under investigation for a drug crime, it is important that you take immediate action to seek the counsel of a legal professional such as Mr. Brant. With his over two decades of experience at your back, you can be sure that your drug crime defense is in good hands.

Find out more about how you can fight your Boston drug charges - and win. Contact us today!