Drug Defense - Maryland & Virginia Lawyers

Possession of Heroin Defense, Possession of Cocaine Defense, Possession of Marijuana Defense

in Virginia & Maryland

Virginia & Maryland have laws against the possession, use, manufacture and or distribution of controlled substances (drugs). These laws were enacted to minimize the consumption of illegal drugs, lower drug related crimes and deter repeat offenders and drug dealers.

If you have been charged with criminal drug offense in Virginia or Maryland, contact us today to speak with a lawyer who defends drug crimes in Virginia or Maryland.

Virginia & Maryland has classified controlled substances into schedules.

The three factors that determine the punishment of those convicted of a drug crime in Virginia or drug crime in Maryland are the quantity of the drug, the classification of the drug per the schedules, and the purpose of the drug’s possession.

Production, manufacture and sale of drugs is one of the most serious drug crimes in Virginia & Maryland.

A common acronym for possession with intent to distribute drugs is (PWID).

In Maryland & Virginia, all a prosecutor has to do to prove PWID is prove the quantity of the drug in the possession of the person charged with the drug crime.

Virginia & Maryland now have what is called enhanced punishment for those who use juveniles to distribute drugs, specifically target the sale of drugs to minors, or the sale of drugs on or near school property.

Any property that is gained through the sale of illicit substances or used in the course of the drug trade may be seized and forfeited. Frequently, the state or the federal government will seized homes, cars, boats, jewelry as fruits of the drug trade.

The Maryland  & Virginia defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. defend clients who are charged with drug offenses. We frequently represent clients who are charged with the following types of controlled substances: marijuana (marihuana), cocaine, crack or heroin.

We have client meeting locations in Virginia & Maryland and to better serve you.

• Virginia: Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
• Maryland: Rockville & Baltimore.

Please click on the state, if you wish to read some of the laws regarding drug defense (ex. Marijuana, Marihuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc.) in:

• Virginia Drug Laws
• Maryland Drug Laws

If you wish to consult with a Maryland or Virginia defense attorney of SRIS, P.C., please simply call us at 888-437-7747.  A defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C. will discuss your case with you and advise you of your options.

Our staff and attorneys in Virginia & Maryland speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.

Our defense attorneys are licensed to handle drug cases in Virginia, Maryland & D.C drug cases, however our defense lawyers only defend drug offenses in Virginia & Maryland at the present time.

Please click on attorneys to learn more about the lawyers who assist clients with drug charges in Virginia & Maryland.