Providing Defense For Your Cocaine Charges
Were you arrested for cocaine possession? If so, you could be charged with a felony, which can have serious consequences.
The Law Offices of John J. Carney can help provide defense strategies for your cocaine, or crack, charges. We understand the strict sentencing guidelines associated with felony charges. Our lawyers can investigate your case. We can help minimize your damages for cocaine possession and the following related charges:
- Crack possession — Having certain amounts of crack cocaine.
- Intent to sell or distribute — Holding certain amounts and/or trying to sell it.
- DWAI — Driving While Ability Impaired by a single drug other than alcohol.
Improper Search or Seizure
If police perform a legal arrest, then their search and/or seizures related to that arrest are also legal. Sometimes, though, police perform illegal searches and seizures. For instance, if you are pulled over for speeding, the officer might not have probable cause to search your car. Therefore, any cocaine found during the search is improper.
If we find that evidence was gathered during an improper search or seizure, we can fight to have evidence suppressed and your charge reduced or dismissed.
Finding Weaknesses in Your Case
Facing cocaine charges is scary. You could suffer severe felony consequences. Our New York City lawyers investigate your case from top to bottom. We search for weaknesses. We examine the prosecutor's evidence, we talk to detectives and we get witness statements. Once we have established weaknesses, we can negotiate your case.
Avoiding Jail And Probation
Depending on the facts of your case and your criminal history, we can try to negotiate alternative consequences to your charges. Our attorneys can try to convince the prosecutor to replace your jail sentence with a treatment program, such as the Center for Application Substance Abuse Technology (CASAT), or inpatient hospital program.
Free Consultation
To discuss how we can help you with your cocaine or crack charges, please call us toll-free at 866-487-7136 for a free consultation, or send us an e-mail.
