I Have Been Arrested for Drug Possession in Alabama

Drug possession is a serious criminal matter in Alabama, and it doesn’t matter if it was “just some weed” or is your first offense. If you are convicted of the possession of illegal drugs, you will be facing extremely serious criminal penalties, including fines, probation, mandatory testing, and even jail time. Furthermore, a conviction could have a significant impact on other aspects of your life, including your ability to rent an apartment, get a job, or even get into college. Fortunately, in many cases, a Montgomery criminal defense lawyer can help.

Challenging the Introduction of Evidence in Court

In many drug possession cases, the best defense is to challenge the way the police obtained the evidence against you. The 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits police from unreasonable search and seizure, and if they violate this law, the evidence they gathered could be suppressed, meaning they could not use it against you in court. If you are facing drug charges and the drugs the police found are inadmissible, it will likely force the prosecutor to drop the case against you. 

Some examples of situations that may constitute illegal search include:

• Stopping you on the street and searching your person for no reason
• Searching your vehicle without probable cause
• Searching your home without a warrant

The laws regarding when the police may search you, your vehicle, or your home are extremely complicated, and it’s hard to tell an illegal search from a legal one without significant training and expertise. For this reason, if you have been arrested for drug possession, it’s critical that you have your case reviewed by an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Obtaining a Favorable Plea Bargain

In many drug cases, the best course of action is to accept a plea agreement that spares you the most serious consequences associated with your offense. When you accept a plea bargain, you agree to plead guilty in return for the prosecutor recommending a lenient sentence or to less serious charges. In most cases, you need the assistance of an experienced lawyer to obtain a favorable plea bargain, and some prosecutors will not even discuss a plea bargain deal with a defendant who does not have an attorney.

Many plea bargains allow defendants to avoid jail time by accepting a period of probation during which they may have to report to a probation officer and stay out of trouble. In addition, in some cases, a plea bargain may involve a diversion program that, if completed successfully, could prevent you from having a criminal record at all.

Seek Help from a Montgomery Drug Possession Attorney

If you are facing drug charges, there is too much on the line to not seek the help of a qualified criminal defense attorney. At Luck Law, LLC, we know how to defend against allegations of drug possession and will work tirelessly to bring your case to a favorable resolution. Contact us online or call 334-262-5455 to schedule a consultation with an experienced drug possession lawyer in Montgomery.

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