Philadelphia Drug Charges Lawyer

Whatever drug offense you were charged with, whatever the circumstances of your drug-related arrest, your need for a knowledgeable, well-qualified criminal defense attorney is urgent and real.

Contact Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C., to schedule a no-obligation consultation regarding any of the following scenarios that you face pertaining to allegations regarding drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin or methamphetamines (pills).

You may be charged with Possession With the Intent to Deliver under four broadly defined categories.

The first scenario is when it is alleged that you actually manufactured or created illegal drugs with the intent to deliver them.
The second scenario is when it is alleged that you actually sold or delivered illegal drugs to another individual.
The third scenario is when it is alleged that you were in possession of illegal drugs in an amount that tends to indicate that you possessed those drugs with the intent to deliver them. This determination (that you had the intent to deliver, and not merely possess for personal use) may depend on the type of drugs, the weight of the drugs, the type of packaging used, the amount of money you possessed, the denominations of that money, and the lack of any drug paraphernalia that a simple drug user might normally possess.
The fourth scenario is where you are charged with criminal conspiracy and possession with the intent to deliver because it is alleged that you were working in conjunction with, or aiding in some way, another individual who is selling or delivering drugs.

Charges of Possession With the Intent to Deliver

There are certain cases where a mandatory minimum sentence may apply if convicted. The determining factors are the type of drug, the weight of that drug, and whether you have any prior convictions for possession with the intent to deliver.

There are also mandatory minimum sentences for cases where the alleged incident occurred within a certain distance from a school. There are no mandatory minimum sentences for Knowing and Intentional Possession of a Controlled Substance, otherwise known as simple possession.

Obviously, the applicability of any potential defense, such as possession for personal use only or police fabrication, depends on the specific circumstances of your case. However, we can also attack the police’s recovery of drugs to begin with. For example, if the police did an illegal search of your person, your house, or your car, then we can challenge the prosecution’s ability to use those drugs against you at your trial. Without the drugs, there likely would be no case against you.

Discuss your drug charges with an experienced criminal defense attorney at no charge. Contact the law offices of Kenneth L. Baritz & Associates, P.C., by phone or e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation.