COCAINE POSSESSION

Being arrested for or charged with cocaine possession can certainly be a life-altering event. If you are facing allegations of cocaine possession, it's a good idea for you to get yourself an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney. At Imhoff & Associates, we have successfully defended countless clients against drug charges and we can help you too. Contact a criminal defense lawyer today for a complimentary consultation.

Cocaine Possession, A Very Serious Offense

Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II drug, a serious category of drugs that present a high risk of abuse and addiction. If anyone is still thinking that cocaine is essentially just a party drug, they're in for some bad news. The federal war on drugs is not cutting anyone any breaks; prosecutors will do their best to convict you. State district attorneys are no less eager to show that they're tough on drug crimes.

Factors Affecting A Cocaine Possession Case

The states each have their own cocaine statutes, and your cocaine defense attorney can tell you exactly what kind of potential penalties you're facing if you've been charged with a state violation. In both the state and federal systems, a few of the factors that can affect the severity of your charges are:

• How much cocaine you are alleged to have been in possession of
• Whether that amount was enough to add intent to distribute to the charges (in the federal system, possession of more than 5 grams of cocaine can do it with a possible sentence of 10 to 15 years in prison)
• Whether a minor (person under 18 years old) was involved in any way
• Whether any person was hurt or killed in an incident involving you and the cocaine
• Your history of criminal activity, if any, particularly regarding drugs

These factors will also affect your chances of dismissal of charges, conviction, and probation. Your defense lawyer will strive to minimize the negative consequences of your particular circumstances.

Potential Penalties for Cocaine Possession

A conviction for possession of cocaine can have results that change your life forever, even if you do manage to avoid prison time. For example, federal penalties include forfeiture of personal property and real estate and the loss of federal benefits such as scholarships, school loans, and contracts.

The federal and state criminal justice systems provide cocaine possession penalties such as:

• Jail or prison time
• Mandatory registration as a drug offender
• Steep fines
• Driver's license suspension or revocation
• Mandatory drug counseling

Contact Imhoff & Associates for Your Drug Possession Defense Case

Don't discuss your case with the law enforcement officers who arrested you for cocaine possession until you have a knowledgeable and skilled defense lawyer at your side. Contact a cocaine distribution lawyer at Imhoff & Associates to protect your constitutionally guaranteed legal rights and minimize any negative consequences you are facing.