Salt Lake City Possession Defense Attorney

Charged with Possession of Drugs in Salt Lake City?

Possession of drugs is a common criminal charge in the Salt Lake City area, and many of our clients have had to face the criminal justice system because they were found to be in possession of illegal substances. How the system works varies depending upon the type of the drug and the amount found in possession. With possession of a small amount of marijuana, under one ounce is a misdemeanor, but if you have more than an ounce you can be charged with possession with intent, a much more serious offense.

This creates problems for those who are found to be in possession of marijuana for their own use, as they will be treated as if they planned to distribute the drug. For other types of illegal substances, the charges can result in a felony offense, no matter how small the amount of the drug that is found. This holds true for heroin, cocaine, and prescription drugs. Jail or prison time imposed as a penalty can be as high as 5 years.

Possession of Drugs in Salt Lake City: Contact a Drug Possession Defense Attorney

When drug cases enter the justice system, the skill of your attorney becomes of ultimate concern. There are often possibilities to seek alternative sentencing, dismissed charges or reduced charges, depending upon the circumstances and prior record of the accused client. The court treats "repeat offenders" much more harshly, and when you have a prior conviction, you are in serious legal trouble and need to act quickly in contacting a Salt Lake City drug crime defense lawyer from Zabriskie Law Firm and discussing your case with one of our legal team.

We have over 50 years combined experience in our firm, and a number of outstanding criminal defense lawyers who focus on drug crime cases. With over 400 jury trial victories, we are proud of our impressive record in defending serious criminal charges, including all types of drug possession cases.

Contact a Salt Lake City drug crime defense attorney from our firm immediately if you have been arrested and charged with possession, whether misdemeanor or felony charges.