Fayetteville, North Carolina, Drug Crime Lawyer
The state of North Carolina takes drug crimes seriously. If you have been charged, or think you may be facing a drug charge, you must be aware that prosecutors are under increasing pressure to use every legal option to ensure that you receive the maximum penalties under the law. In the event of federal drug possession or trafficking offenses, U.S. prosecutors have increasing resources to seek a grand jury indictment and a conviction. No matter where you are in Eastern or Central North Carolina the defense attorney you hire to protect your future and freedom must have drug crime defense experience in state or federal courts. Drug crime cases are often complex, with a variety of legal strategies that must be employed to suppress illegal evidence and protect your constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure. An aggressive, creative defense often makes the difference between a charge that is dismissed and a prison sentence.
Proudly providing defense representation for drug charges since 1978
Beaver Holt Sternlicht & Courie, PA provides intelligent, experienced drug charges defense for all state and federal narcotics charges. For nearly 30 years we have been handling misdemeanor and felony drug crime cases for residents, visitors, and military personnel stationed in communities throughout North Carolina. Our AV rated* attorneys understand the strategies prosecutors use and we have the professional and technical resources to investigate and prepare the strongest case possible, to fight for the best possible outcome. Our criminal defense attorneys have been named "North Carolina Super Lawyers" and have been awarded the honor of being considered among the "Best Lawyers in America" by a leading publication. If you have been charged with a drug offense, the time to get started on an aggressive defense is now. Contact us right away.
We handle all drug charge defense cases, including:
- Marijuana possession and distribution
- Crack, cocaine trafficking
- Cultivation, drug manufacturing
- Possession of paraphernalia
- Heroin, methamphetamines, dangerous narcotics
- Unlicensed Internet pharmaceutical sales
- Possession of illegal prescription medications
- Drug conviction and sentencing appeals
Treatment programs as an alternative to jail
If you have been charged with a drug offense, make no mistake, the charges and penalties for a conviction are serious. If you feel that a plea arrangement is in your best interests, there are often alternatives to jail time. We work hard to find an eligible drug rehabilitation program that may set aside your conviction, upon successful completion of the treatment and probation.
Contact our offices in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to discuss your state or federal drug charges. Help is just a phone call away.
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