Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorney
Effective and Aggressive Defense Against Drug Charges in Northern Virginia
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony drug charge, you face severe penalties that can affect your life for many years to come.
An experienced attorney can help.
The criminal defense lawyers at Ronald E. Smith, P.C., have been representing clients in the state and federal criminal courts of Virginia for over twenty years. We use our drug law experience to provide aggressive and effective criminal defense to clients in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia.
For effective defense against marijuana possession, drug trafficking or other drug-related offenses, call 703-352-80000 or contact our firm today . We would be happy to discuss your drug charges in a free telephone consultation.
In Virginia, whether your drug charge is a misdemeanor or felony—and the penalties you face if convicted-depend upon the drug involved, the amount of the drug found in your possession, the circumstances of your arrest and other factors. We handle drug cases involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, narcotics, and other controlled substances.
Our attorneys defend clients against a wide variety of drug charges, such as:
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of fraudulent prescriptions
- Illegal possession of prescription drugs
- Drug possession with intent to distribute
- Manufacturing methamphetamine
- Marijuana cultivation or grow houses
- Distribution of controlled substances
- Drug sales or trafficking
At all stages of your case—from the time of your arrest to the conclusion of your trial or appeal—you are entitled to legal counsel. An attorney's advice about what to say and how to behave in the early, critical phases of your case may help you avoid costly mistakes. Your future may depend on the careful handling of your case following any drug charge.
We have the resources and skill to prepare a strong case on your behalf. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will examine the arrest procedures and evidence the state will use against you. Moreover, in preparation for hearings and trial, we will suggest appropriate steps that you can take in order to enhance your chances for a satisfactory outcome.
Reduced Charges ● Sentencing Options ● Expungements
A skillful attorney may help get drug charges reduced or be able to work out sentencing options such as community service or a suspended or reduced sentence for a drug violation. In some cases, after a sentence of community service, or a dismissal, clients are able to get their records expunged — sealed from public access.
Contact a skilled Northern Virginia drug law attorney at the law offices of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. today.
