BOSTON DRUG ATTORNEY
Drug crimes and offenses often carry oppressive mandatory minimum sentences. Through scrutiny of your case is essential in combating mandatory minimum sentences and draconian drug sentencing laws.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN ARRESTED FOR DRUG RELATED CHARGES
• Know your Miranda Rights and your right to remain silent;
• Know your Constitutional rights and the need for search warrants;
• Know your Constitutional rights relative to motor vehicle stops;
• Know that your cell phone and computers are protected interests;
• Know that an inventory search does not automatically allow a search of all containers;
• Know that answers to booking questions can be used against you especially in drug cases.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED FOR DRUG RELATED CHARGES
• Be aware of your post-arrest rights KNOW YOUR POST-ARREST RIGHTS;
• Be fully prepared for your bail or detention hearing;
• Understand the forfeiture laws that affect your assets and properly;
• Learn how to contest the veracity of scientific evidence.
IF YOU PLAN ON TRYING DRUG RELATED CHARGES
• Prepare and investigate all defenses, school zones, drug certificates and alternative defenses;
• Research and investigate prior convictions and enhancements;
• Utilize and challenge all scientific evidence such as DNA evidence and fingerprint evidence;
• Investigate and prepare all viable defenses including constructive v actual possession, personal use, mere presence, necessity and all other defenses.
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING RESOLVING A DRUG RELATED CHARGES
• Understand the potential penalties;
• Be aware of all collateral consequences of your plea
• Learn how a plea and conviction will affect any future conviction
• Most serious charges will required you to submit to a DNA sample
• Drug convictions commonly affect your drivers’s license and financial aid;
• Understanding the sentencing guidelines and the wide discretion of your judge at sentencing
• Know the mandatory minimums as determined by drug weights
Locally Experienced
Attorney Brennan is experienced in handling cases related to Drug Crimes in the Greater Boston area including Worcester, Lowell, Lynn, Lawrence, Newton, Cambridge, Brockton, Barnstable, Woburn, Salem and Chelsea.
