Salt Lake City Drug Possession Attorney

Are you facing possession charges in Salt Lake City?

When dealing with serious drug charges, you know you are in danger of severe penalties. The question is: can something be done to reduce the damage to your life and future?  The first and most critical action to take is to contact a Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer. Without a skilled defense lawyer you may suffer more extreme consequences than if your rights are protected by an aggressive drug possession defense lawyer from Zabriskie Law Firm.

It is well known that a talented lawyer can make or break a criminal case, and much of it is based on knowledge of the law; the other factor is the ability to present a compelling case to a jury. This is a separate skill from legal knowledge, and our legal team has extensive courtroom experience and over 400 jury trial victories.  No matter whether you are facing a simple possession charge or a more serious charge of  cultivation & manufacturing or possession with intent, you need to contact our firm.

Defending Salt Lake City Drug Possession Charges

Utah lawmakers have passed laws with very serious penalties for those who are found to be in possession of illegal substances. There are specific penalties even in small amounts of a drug found in possession, including a six month suspension of your driver's license. When it is considered that you plan to distribute the substance (trafficking), the penalties often include a year in jail, even when a small amount is involved. It is a fact that some are arrested with a minimal amount of a drug and have a misdemeanor charge, while others may be treated differently and are charged with a felony. 

The type and amount of the illegal substance found will be part of the determination in your case; even a misdemeanor drug conviction can create havoc in your life. You will have the conviction on your criminal record for any prospective employer or business partner to find. This can hinder your advancement in your career. It is important that you contact the firm and speak to one of our possession defense lawyers and find out what can be done to defend your case. There are often more options for the defense than you expect and a full analysis of the case must be done at once.

Contact a Salt Lake City drug possession attorney if you have been arrested and charged with possession or possession with intent in the Salt Lake City area.