Boston Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

Drug Possession Charges

If a person is found to be possessing illegal controlled substances in Boston, they can be charged with drug possession, which is a serious criminal offense.  Even first time offenders can have their Massachusetts driver’s licenses suspended and face jail, fines, and lengthy probation periods.  Luckily, with the help of an experienced attorney there are ways you can beat your drug possession charges, or at least have the sentence reduced so you do not face harsh consequences.  If you have been charged with possessing marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, ecstasy, or prescription drugs, you should speak with Boston drug crime defense attorney Thomas A. Brant as soon as possible. 

Massachusetts Drug Possession Penalties

Massachusetts Drug Possession Laws list the following maximum penalties:

• Possession of a Class A substance (Heroin, Morphine, GHB, Special K):  1st offense, a maximum sentence of 2 years in jail.  For a Second (2nd) offense, up to 2 1/2 years in jail, or up to 5 years in state prison.
• Possession of a Class B substance (Cocaine, LSD, Ecstasy, OxyContin/Oxycodone hydrochloride, Amphetamine, & Methamphetamine): For a First (1st) offense, a maximum sentence of 1 year in jail.  For a Second (2nd) offense, up to 2 years in jail.
• Possession of a Class D substance (marijuana ):  For a first offense you will typically get 6 months probation, and then a dismissal if there are no other violations.  Possession of marijuana drug penalties become increasingly serious for second and third offenses, which can include drug treatment programs, fines, or jail time.

***A conviction for possession of Marijuana or any other drug offense carries a 1 year driver’s license suspension. You can be subject to license loss or suspension for any possession charge, for as little as one marijuana joint or cigarette.

Contact a Boston Drug Crime Defense Lawyer at The Law Offices of Thomas A. Brant today for help with drug possession charges!