HEROIN POSSESSION

If a charge of heroin possession has been issued against you or your family member by a state or federal prosecutor, it's best to know the potential penalties and consequences you or your loved one may face. The criminal defense attorneys at Imhoff & Associates have extensive experience representing individuals who have been arrested for or charged with heroin possession, and our firm is happy to discuss the details of your case with you.

Possession of Heroin

A law enforcement officer [local police, sheriff, FBI, DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), Coast Guard, or other] who alleges that you have any quantity of heroin will try to interrogate you. It's best to request an attorney immediately. Imhoff & Associates heroin defense attorneys are available across the U.S., 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Don't discuss your circumstances with the officers or prosecuting attorney. Don't offer an alibi. Anything that you say now can be used against you later.

Penalties for Heroin Possession

The possible penalties for heroin possession depend on a number of factors, including:

• Whether your possession charge is state or federal drug charge
• Your prior criminal history, including any convictions involving heroin or another controlled substance
• How much heroin was found in your possession the greater the amount, the higher the likely penalties
• Whether you can be shown to have intended to distribute or sell the heroin
• Whether a minor (person under 18 years old) was involved in any way

Drug possession statutes are complex, and an easy answer to the question of "what could happen to me" cannot be given here. Your Imhoff & Associates defense attorney can tell you exactly what to expect, in the local and the court system in which you've been charged. The possible penalties include:

• Fines
• Jail and/or prison time
• Mandatory drug counseling
• Suspension or revocation of your driver's license
• Mandatory registration as a drug offender

What a Heroin Defense Attorney at Imhoff & Associates Can Do for You

Your best resource when you've been charged with heroin possession is your criminal defense lawyer. We use every possible tool in our arsenal to minimize the negative consequences of your charges, including:

• Negotiating with the prosecution to get your charge(s) reduced or dismissed
• Interviewing law enforcement officers and witnesses to provide the most thorough "picture" of your case
• Working to get your bail reduced or removed
• Filing the legal motions to get evidence against you suppressed
• Representing you at every step of the process, including arraignment, trial, and appeal if necessary

Contact Imhoff & Associates Today

Protect your legal rights (or those of your loved one) don't let the prosecution intimidate you after charging you with possession of heroin. Contact a drug defense attorney at Imhoff & Associates today to get an aggressive, experienced criminal defense attorney to fight for you.