South Carolina has strict laws to fight against the abuse and distribution of illegal or unlawful drugs. Consequently, police officers make a large number of drug arrests in Charleston every year.
If you have been arrested on drug charges, you need the support of a trusted legal team by your side. The knowledgeable drug attorneys at Adams & Bischoff could examine the facts of your case and help you develop a defense strategy that protects your rights.
How Can You Challenge the Prosecution’s Case After a Drug Arrest?
As soon as possible after being arrested on drug charges, you should consult with a well-informed local legal team. Fighting drug charges involves a complex understanding of state and federal drug laws and sentencing guidelines.
Our seasoned Charleston attorneys have years of combined experience fighting the harsh penalties that can follow convictions after drug arrests. We could examine the evidence against you, follow up with our own more detailed investigation to challenge the facts in your case, and pursue a more favorable outcome.
Examine the Arrest Procedure
We could carefully review the procedures that took place during your arrest to see if the arresting officer or any other governmental official violated your constitutional rights. For instance, if the arresting officer failed to read you your Miranda rights, what you said during questioning at the police station could be excluded from trial.
Similarly, if the police who found the drugs on you or in your home or vehicle failed to obtain a valid search warrant, we might be able to file a motion to suppress the drugs as evidence.
Challenge the Evidence
Our dedicated Charleston legal team could look for inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case against you. We could examine every piece of the prosecution’s evidence and identify weaknesses or gaps that could raise reasonable doubt. We could also search for evidence, such as alibi witnesses, that could help support your version of events. Under the law, you are presumed innocent, and the prosecution bears the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Our creative and innovative attorneys could tailor the defense strategy we use to fit your specific case.
What Kind of Outcome Could You Hope For After a Drug Arrest?
Depending on the strength of the evidence against you after your drug arrest, our Charleston legal team could fight for different outcomes.
Dismissal of Charges
Sometimes, we are able to obtain an outright dismissal of charges. This does not take away the arrest, but a dismissal of the charges would mean that there is no further case against you.
Plea Deal or Sentencing Alternative
If you are accused of being a first-time offender and are facing a low-level offense, our legal team could help you explore plea deals and sentencing alternatives that could help you avoid prison time and a criminal record. We also might be able to help you negotiate a plea deal to reduce your sentence in other situations.
Not Guilty Verdict
If your case goes to trial, we could advocate aggressively to protect your rights and pursue a not guilty verdict.
Post-Verdict Appeal
Even if your case does not win at trial, our attorneys could help you obtain post-conviction relief on appeal.
Meet with a Charleston Attorney if You Were Arrested on Drug Charges
Drug arrests in Charleston can bring severe penalties that can impact how you live for the rest of your life. Fighting back with an experienced local attorney as soon as possible is critical.
Meet with our hard-working attorneys at Adams & Bischoff. We could help you fight against a conviction in order to help you protect your freedom.