Morristown, New Jersey Drug Charges Defense Attorney
Drug charges must be taken seriously. Any conviction could result in serious consequences, including jail time and loss of license. James M. Porfido is an experienced Certified Trial Attorney who has worked both as a prosecutor in drug court and now as a drug crimes defense attorney. His extensive experience, strategic advocacy and client dedication have produced positive outcomes in a wide variety of drug crimes cases.
Our lawyers will take every legal action to preserve your rights and minimize penalties in your case. Contact us for an immediate consultation to assert your rights in a drug crimes case.
If you or someone you love is facing a drug charge, it is critical to take immediate action to protect your rights. Our attorneys will initiate an immediate and intensive investigation of the facts of your case. We will consult with witnesses and experts, review police records, and preserve all necessary evidence to build a defense in your case. We may be able to minimize penalties through entry into a diversion program if you are a first-time offender, or defeat the charges completely.
We have experience defending clients against drug charges involving:
- Possession/possession with the intent to distribute
- Distribution
- Marijuana, cocaine, meth, ecstasy
- Prescription medications
- Juvenile defense
An illegal search is a violation of your Constitutional rights. If evidence was illegally obtained, we will seek to suppress that evidence before trial. In many cases, suppression of crucial evidence can lead to the ultimate dismissal of your charges.
Drug charges: search and seizure issues and your Fourth Amendment rights
Most drug cases depend on evidence obtained during search and seizure by law enforcement. Whether you are being charged for possession, distribution or manufacture, we will examine the police reports and assess how evidence was obtained in your case. An officer must have a legal basis to pull your motor vehicle over. They must have a warrant to search your home. If you are stopped on the street, they must have probable cause to search your person. Whether or not the police have a warrant, any search is subject to an application to suppress evidence and an examination of the circumstances in light of your Fourth Amendment rights.
Contact James M. Porfido to arrange an initial consultation with an experienced Morristown, New Jersey, criminal defense lawyer and Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.
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