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The abuse of drugs, both illicit and prescription, is possibly the greatest health crisis in our country. Rather than dealing with this crisis through the public health system, the government has decided to criminalize drugs and the people who use them. Many of those arrested for selling drugs are in fact only drug users, overcharged and jailed rather than given the treatment they need and desire. Our lawyers take a special pride in aggressively defending against drug charges, because we deeply believe that the War On Drugs has done far more harm than good. From destroying families and communities to imprisoning non-violent first time offenders, the system is out of control, and we will fight long and hard to prevent the dishonest convictions that happen every day.
When you need a lawyer to defend you against drug-related criminal charges, contact the Pennsylvania and New Jersey criminal defense attorneys at Hochberg, Levin & Zeiger, LLP. Our criminal defense attorneys have represented numerous people charged with drug and narcotic crimes and we understand the differences between the various crimes and will zealously defend you in State and Federal Court in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
There are many possible drug-related crimes a person can be arrested for. Drug charges may be relatively minor, such as possession of a small amount of certain drugs, or they may be more severe, such as participating in an ongoing drug-related criminal enterprise or manufacturing and distributing drugs. Generally, the criminal charges increase depending upon the type and quantity of drugs a person possesses, and whether a person is charged with possession or distribution of the illegal narcotics. As a consequence, there are many types of drug crimes that a District Attorney or Prosecutor may charge a person with, including possession, possession with intent to deliver, importation, transportation, cultivation and sales, and distribution, each of which has different requirements for obtaining a conviction.
When you have been charged with the sale, possession, importation or transportation of narcotics, you need an attorney who understands the laws, rules and procedures that apply to these cases, which differ dramatically depending upon whether your case is in State or Federal Court, or whether your case is in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Our firm also works with investigators and experts to fight cases. At the same time, we are always prepared with sentencing alternatives to present to judges. We work closely with social workers, treatment facilities, and healthcare professionals to provide mitigation reports and earn our clients placement in drug programs.
In drug-related cases, you need an attorney who recognizes that small differences are enormous. We advocate zealously, never forgetting that our most important goal is obtaining the best results for our clients, whether that means fighting procedural battles or representing our clients before a judge or jury. We work hard for our clients, explaining their options and keeping them updated about the status of their cases.
When you need a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey criminal defense attorney to defend you when you have been arrested and charged with a drug or narcotic-related crime, contact Hochberg, Levin & Zeiger, LLP, who represent every client zealously in order to obtain the best results possible in each case. To arrange a consultation, please give us a call at 215-825-5183 or send us an email via the form below.
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