Gainesville Drug Charges Defense Lawyer

Serving clients in Gainesville and throughout surrounding Georgia communities, our attorneys at The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole, LLC knows how to fight drug crime charges and how to win. Criminal defense is our sole focus.

We can defend you against a broad range of drug offenses in Georgia, including:

• Drug possession (including marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and other controlled substances)
• Drug distribution or sale
• Drug trafficking
• Drug manufacturing or cultivation
• Drug paraphernalia

Every case is unique. In some situations, it is possible to get drug charges dismissed outright due to lack of evidence, Fourth Amendment violations and other weaknesses in the state’s case. If the evidence is stronger, it may be appropriate to seek reduced charges or alternative sentencing such as outpatient rehabilitation, residential rehabilitation or drug court. When our clients’ rights are best protected at trial, we are always prepared for courtroom action.

How Can You Fight Gainesville Drug Charges

As much as being accused of a drug crime can be overwhelming, there are effective strategies to challenge these allegations. Understanding your rights during the legal process is an essential step when facing drug charges. These strategies to fight drug allegations could help reduce jail time, lessen charges or even lead to a dismissal.

• One of the strongest defenses involves challenging unlawful search and seizure. Law enforcement must follow strict guidelines when searching your person, vehicle or property. If officers conduct a search without a proper warrant, probable cause or consent, the law allows you to file a motion to suppress evidence. This could lead to dismissed charges.
• Another common defense is establishing that the substances belong to someone else. Simple possession charges require prosecutors to prove you knowingly possessed the drugs. When drugs are found in shared spaces like vehicles with multiple occupants or common areas of residences, you can challenge the prosecution’s ability to connect you directly to the substances.
• Chain of custody problems present another opportunity for defense. From the moment drugs are seized, law enforcement must maintain proper documentation and handling. Any breaks in this chain (improper storage, undocumented transfers or testing irregularities) can weaken the prosecution’s case. This may prevent a felony charge from standing.
• If law enforcement induces someone to commit a crime they would not otherwise commit, it is entrapment. If an undercover officer pressured or coerced you into an activity, this could form the basis of an entrapment defense. This defense could spare you from jail time and a permanent criminal record.

Defenses may include proving that the substance in question was not an illegal drug. Having a prescription or demonstrating that the arresting officers violated your constitutional rights can also be a defense.

Each defense strategy requires thorough investigation, careful evidence review and aggressive advocacy. A conviction can your impact freedom, employment opportunities, housing options and personal relationships. Each drug crime case presents unique circumstances requiring individualized defense strategies. Our attorneys carefully analyze every matter of your case to identify procedural errors, constitutional violations and factual inconsistencies that can be leveraged in your specific defense.

Talk To Lawyers Who Can Protect Your Rights

If you are serious about fighting your drug charge, our attorneys are here for you. To arrange a legal consultation with a skilled defense lawyer in Gainesville, contact the firm online or by telephone at 770-573-3707.