Falsely Charged With Drug Possession?
Posted on: 28 July 2022
Were you arrested for possessing drugs that were not yours and feel depressed about the possibility of spending time in prison? If you were bailed out of jail but do not feel confident about defending yourself during the trial, use your freedom to find the best lawyer for your situation. You do not have to hire your own lawyer because a public defender will be appointed to your case. However, hiring a lawyer gives you the opportunity to have a lawyer who has a track record of winning similar cases to yours. A hired lawyer will also spend more time building your defense than an appointed public defender who has to spend his or her time helping a large number of arrestees.
The Circumstances of Your Arrest
When you were arrested and accused of drug possession, were the drugs actually in your possession or someplace near your body? For example, were you a passenger in a vehicle when the driver was pulled over and drugs were found under your seat? A lawyer will consider all aspects of the circumstances that led to you being arrested, including the possibility of drugs being planted by an officer. If the drugs were not found directly in your possession, it might be easier to prove that you are not guilty. However, a lawyer can help prove your case even if drugs were in your possession. The reason is that drug possession does not prove guilt, as another passenger could have slipped the drugs into your bag without your knowledge.
Investigating Other Suspects in the Case
How many people were in the vehicle when the driver was pulled over by the authorities? Does any of the other passengers have a history of committing crimes that are related to selling or using drugs? A lawyer can investigate the other passengers in an attempt to find the person who is responsible for placing the drugs under your seat, including the owner of the vehicle. They may be able to get a confession during the investigation stage of your case. You must give the lawyer the names of everyone you believe is a suspect if you want the investigation to be as thorough as possible.
Proving That You Have Good Character
Good character can have influence in a case involving a drug possession charge, especially if the drugs were not actually in direct possession of the suspect. A lawyer will compile a list of any humanitarian services you have performed and similar acts of kindness to prove that you are not someone who commits crimes. They can also use your overall criminal background to prove that you are not into a life of crime, such as if you have a clean record or only minor offenses. Interviewing character witnesses might be done as well, including your past educators, employers, and anyone else you can think of.
For help with your drug possession case, contact a drug crime attorney in your area.
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