Drug Crimes Attorney in Platte County, Missouri
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Drug crimes are serious offenses that can carry significant penalties if you are convicted. If you have been accused of a drug crime, whether misdemeanor possession of marijuana or felony drug manufacturing or trafficking, it’s essential to speak with an experienced attorney who can advise you of your rights and help you build a strong defense.
At Webb Legal Solutions, our attorney provides dedicated criminal defense representation to those facing drug charges. Our goal is to help you explore ways to challenge the evidence against you and pursue a reduction in penalties or charges, where applicable.
Located in Platte City, Missouri, we serve clients throughout Platte County, Clay County, Nodaway County, and Buchanan County. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Missouri Laws Governing Drug Charges
In Missouri, the severity of a criminal drug charge will depend on the type of controlled substance, the quantity of drugs you possess, and whether you intend to distribute them or use them for personal use. Under the Revised Statutes of Missouri 195.017, the state classifies controlled substances into five categories based on their potential for abuse and known medical use.
Schedule I drugs, such as heroin, LSD, and ecstacy, are classified as having the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
Schedule II drugs, such as fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone, and amphetamines, have some accepted medical uses but still have a high potential for abuse.
Schedule III drugs, such as ketamine and steroids, have a widely accepted medical use but still have a medium risk of dependence.
Schedule IV drugs, such as Xanax and Ambien, have a lower chance of dependence compared to Schedule III and a widely accepted medical use.
Schedule V drugs, such as cough medicines, have the lowest risk of dependence and a high accepted medical use.
Most drug crimes involving a scheduled drug are charged as felonies, but the severity of the felony charge will depend on which scheduled drugs are found in your possession. Drug crimes involving marijuana may be classified as a misdemeanor (35 grams of less) or a felony (more than 35 grams) depending on the amount in your possession.
If you have been charged with a drug crime in Missouri, get in touch with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Our attorney can help you understand the charges against you, the potential consequences, and your available options when building a defense.
Charged with a Drug Crime?
Our Services for Drug Crime Defense
At Webb Legal Solutions, we provide dedicated representation to help you defend against drug charges in Missouri. The primary types of charges that we can help defend include the following:
Simple possession: We can help defend against charges for possessing small amounts of a controlled substance, often for personal use, without the intent to sell, manufacture, or distribute.
Marijuana possession: We provide representation for marijuana possession charges, whether you face a first-time Class D misdemeanor offense for possessing under 10 grams or a Class D felony for possessing more than 35 grams.
Possession with intent to distribute: We can help you defend against charges for possessing larger amounts of a controlled substance backed by evidence (such as large amounts of cash, scales, and individual packaging) that you intend to sell or distribute the drugs.
Drug trafficking: We can help defend against charges for cultivating, processing, and selling a controlled substance. Drug trafficking is a serious felony offense that can result in considerable prison sentences.
Drug manufacturing: We provide representation to defend against charges involving the production and processing of a controlled substance, not necessarily sale or distribution.
Whether you are facing a misdemeanor first-offense marijuana charge or a felony for possession of a Schedule I drug, contact our Missouri criminal defense attorney for tailored representation.
Common Defenses for Drug Crimes
When building a defense against a criminal drug charge in Missouri, there are several common defenses we might be able to use. However, their applicability will depend on the type of charge you face and the quantity of the substance involved.
Lack of possession: In some cases, we may be able to argue that the drugs did not belong to you or that you did not have knowledge of them (such as drugs being found within a shared space).
Unlawful search and seizure: If law enforcement violated your Fourth Amendment rights during a search or line of questioning, we may be able to file a motion to suppress any evidence resulting from the search and seizure.
Entrapment: We may be able to challenge the prosecution’s evidence if we can prove that law enforcement acted in a way that persuaded or forced you to commit a crime.
Analysis & procedural errors: We may be able to file a motion to dismiss if the drug you were arrested for possessing is later found not to be a controlled substance, or if law enforcement lost or otherwise broke the chain of custody for handling evidence.
At Webb Legal Solutions, our goal is to provide honest, transparent, and thoughtful representation to help you protect your rights and build a strong defense. Backed by over 18 years of experience, we have the knowledge and resources to help you make informed decisions about your case.
Contact Our Drug Crime Defense Attorney in Platte County, Missouri
Criminal drug charges can carry significant penalties depending on the type and quantity of substance you possess and whether you intend to distribute or sell. If you have been charged with a drug crime, you don’t have to face the criminal justice system alone. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you understand your rights and build a strong defense to advocate for your best interests.
At Webb Legal Solutions, our attorney, Jeremy Webb, provides dedicated representation to those facing criminal drug charges, and our goal is to help you resolve your case as straightforwardly as possible.
Located in Platte City, Missouri, we serve clients throughout Platte County, Clay County, Nodaway County, and Buchanan County. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.